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Chicken sautéed in butter, rich in protein and flavorful fats
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chicken Sautéed in Butter (150 g) has 270 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 32.3 g of protein, 15.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 12.8 mg of B3 covers 80% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 150 g
270
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
32.3g
· 65% DV
Fat
15.9g
· 20% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 1% · Protein 47% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.9 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% |
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 piece (medium) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 130 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 250 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Chicken Sautéed in Butter is made by browning bite-size chicken pieces in a hot pan with butter until cooked through. Pat the chicken dry, avoid crowding the pan, and season as it cooks. Add garlic or herbs near the end so they do not scorch.
Both chicken breast and boneless thighs work for Chicken Sautéed in Butter. Breast cooks quickly and gives leaner pieces, while thighs stay juicier and are more forgiving if they cook a little longer. Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
Cook Chicken Sautéed in Butter just until the chicken is done, because prolonged cooking makes especially breast meat dry. Use evenly sized pieces and a hot, uncrowded pan so the chicken browns rather than steams; let it rest briefly before serving.
Butter burns when its milk solids are exposed to high heat for too long. For Chicken Sautéed in Butter, heat the pan first, add the butter shortly before the chicken, and lower the heat if it starts to darken or smoke. You can also stir in some butter at the end.
Yes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and spinach all work in Chicken Sautéed in Butter. Brown the chicken first and set it aside if needed; cook watery vegetables separately so they do not make the chicken steam, then combine everything to finish.
Chicken Sautéed in Butter goes well with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread that can catch the buttery pan juices. For a lighter plate, pair it with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad rather than another rich side.
Chicken Sautéed in Butter can be a protein-rich main, while the butter adds saturated fat. Serve it with vegetables and use a modest amount of butter if you are watching saturated fat intake; people managing heart disease or cholesterol should follow their clinician’s dietary advice.
Chicken Sautéed in Butter keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when chilled promptly and stored in a covered container. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking, and discard them if they smell off or have an unusual texture.
Yes, Chicken Sautéed in Butter can be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe container once cooled. For better texture, freeze it in meal-sized portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it until steaming hot; any vegetables in the dish may soften.
Reheat Chicken Sautéed in Butter gently in a covered skillet with a splash of water, or use a microwave-safe dish with a cover. Stir or turn the pieces so they heat evenly, and stop as soon as the chicken is hot throughout.
Vitamins
B3
12.75mg · 80% DV
B6
0.83mg · 49% DV
B5
1.35mg · 27% DV
Biotin
6.75µg · 23% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
263mg · 38% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Potassium ⭐
390mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1.2mg · 11% DV
Sodium
98mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 270 calories in 1 piece (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.
Chicken sautéed in butter is a simple pan-cooked dish, familiar in Turkish home cooking: bite-sized chicken pieces are cooked in butter until lightly browned outside and tender within. The butter gives the meat a rich, savoury flavour, while the quick cooking keeps the preparation straightforward.
Serve it hot with rice, bulgur, potatoes or a fresh salad; it also works well as part of a larger meal with vegetables. It is a protein-rich choice with very little carbohydrate—100 g provides 21.5 g of protein. For a lighter plate, use butter sparingly and pair the chicken with plenty of 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 2
Minimally 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.
Contains these 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
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.65g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.