Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers⏱ 30 min total

Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers

Per 1 serving · 294 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
237
12%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    28g
    47% of calories
  • Carbs
    8.4g
    14% of calories
  • Fat
    10g
    39% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers (294 g) has 237 calories, with 28 g of protein, 8.4 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (47% of calories). It is high in protein (55% DV), Vitamin C (26% DV) and Vitamin K (60% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
81cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
12g
Net carbs
6g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.1g
5.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein55%
  • Vitamin C26%
  • Vitamin K60%
  • Niacin75%
  • Vitamin B684%
  • Pantothenic acid38%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A12%
  • Vitamin E17%
  • Thiamine15%
  • Riboflavin (B2)18%
  • Folate (B9)10%
  • Vitamin B1210%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, and chopped basil.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Thread the marinated chicken, grape tomatoes, and whole basil leaves onto skewers.

  4. 4

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil the surface.

  5. 5

    Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (294 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A106 μg
12%
Vitamin C24 mg
26%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
17%
Vitamin K72 μg
60%
Thiamine0.2 mg
15%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
18%
Niacin12 mg
75%
Vitamin B61 mg
84%
Folate (B9)42 μg
10%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
38%
Choline105 mg
19%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium52 mg
5%
Iron1 mg
17%
Potassium793 mg
17%
Magnesium59 mg
14%
Phosphorus290 mg
41%
Zinc1 mg
10%
Copper0.2 mg
20%
Manganese0.4 mg
18%
Selenium26 μg
48%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene151 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene1,089 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride4 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene3,834 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 237 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 45min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 28min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 20min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 33min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers?

One serving of Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers (1 serving) has 237 calories, which works out to 81 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers high in protein?

Yes. It has 28 g of protein per serving, and 47% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers?

352 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers?

5.2 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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