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Protein-rich chicken with sweet chili sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken (150 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 160 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.7 g of carbs, 28.8 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 14.7 mg of B3 covers 92% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
240
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
16.7g
· 6% DV
Protein
28.8g
· 58% DV
Fat
6.1g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 49% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.58 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 120 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 110 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 352 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 384 kcal |
Calculated from 160 calories per 100 g.
Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken is made by air-frying seasoned chicken and coating it with sweet chili sauce near the end. Add the sauce late because its sugar can darken quickly; cook the chicken in a single layer so the pieces brown evenly.
Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken needs cooking time suited to the size and thickness of the chicken pieces. Check the thickest piece with a food thermometer and cook it to 165°F (74°C); add the sweet chili sauce near the end to keep it from burning.
Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken is coated with sweet chili sauce, a sweet, tangy, mildly spicy condiment. Bottled sauce is convenient, while homemade sauce lets you adjust the sweetness and heat; either way, brush it on near the end of cooking.
Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken stays crispier when the chicken is browned before the sauce is added. Leave space between pieces in the basket and toss them with sauce just before serving, since a wet coating softens the crisp exterior.
Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken works with either boneless thighs or breast, cut into evenly sized pieces. Thigh meat is more forgiving if slightly overcooked, while breast cooks leaner; whichever you choose, check doneness rather than relying only on appearance.
Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken pairs well with steamed rice, noodles, or crisp vegetables. A slaw or cucumber salad adds a cool, fresh contrast to the sauce, while broccoli or green beans make an easy air-fryer side.
Yes, but thaw the chicken completely before making Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken for more even cooking and better browning. Pat it dry before seasoning, and do not put frozen chicken straight into a sweet chili glaze, which can scorch before the center is cooked.
Store leftover Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator within two hours of cooking. Reheat it until steaming hot throughout; the sauce can darken during reheating, so use moderate heat and check the pieces often.
Yes, homemade sauce works well for Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken and makes the dish less processed than using a ready-made sauce. Mix chili, vinegar, garlic, and a sweetener to taste, then add the sauce toward the end so it does not burn.
Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken is not necessarily very spicy, but heat varies by brand and recipe. Use a small amount of sauce or serve it on the side for children, so they can enjoy the chicken without an unexpectedly hot coating.
Vitamins
B3
14.7mg · 92% DV
B6
0.78mg · 46% DV
B5
1.29mg · 26% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
29µg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
263mg · 38% DV
Sodium
630mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
428mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 240 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Air-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken pairs pieces of chicken cooked in an air fryer with a sweet, mildly tangy and spicy chilli sauce. Sweet chilli sauce is associated with Southeast Asian cooking, especially Thai-style flavours, and the dish is an easy home-cooking adaptation rather than a single traditional preparation.
The chicken can turn lightly crisp outside while staying tender inside. Serve it as a main with rice, noodles or a fresh salad; it also works well with roasted vegetables. The chicken makes this a protein-forward meal, while the sauce contributes carbohydrates: each 100 g provides 19.2 g of protein and 11.1 g of carbohydrates. For a less sweet plate, use less sauce and add extra vegetables.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.17g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.