⏱ 55 min totalSweet and Sour Chicken Thighs
Per 1 serving · 152 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g24% of calories
- Carbs7.6g11% of calories
- Fat19g65% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs (152 g) has 269 calories, with 16 g of protein, 7.6 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (65% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), thiamine (20% DV) and niacin (29% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 24% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein32%
- Thiamine20%
- Niacin29%
- Vitamin B627%
- Vitamin B1224%
- Phosphorus22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Iron12%
- Zinc11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat24%
- Cholesterol31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ cup Tomatoes
½ tbsp Apple cider vinegar
⅜ tbsp Granulated sugar
¼ tbsp Olive oil
¼ tbsp Ginger root
⅛ tbsp Hot sauce- 🥄¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
⅛ small raw Red onion
¼ tsp Thyme
1 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the chicken. Transfer the mixture to a large zip-top freezer bag, add the chicken, seal the bag, and remove as much air as possible. Massage to distribute the marinade evenly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange it on a parchment-lined baking sheet, discarding the remaining marinade.
- 3
Bake the chicken until it is no longer pink inside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 18 to 20 minutes.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (152 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 28 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) | 6 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 45 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 154 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 33% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 81 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 761 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 22 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 269 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 51minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 32minCycling (moderate)
- 22minRunning (6 mph)
- 38minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs?
One serving of Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs (1 serving) has 269 calories, which works out to 176 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 11% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs?
232 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs?
5.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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