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High-protein chicken dish sautéed with onion
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chicken sautéed with onion (180 g) has 328 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 7 g of carbs, 44.6 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 19.4 mg of B3 covers 122% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
328
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
7g
· 3% DV
Protein
44.6g
· 89% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 9% · Protein 55% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 328 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.06 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% |
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) | 180 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 22 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 164 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 165 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 240 g | 437 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 473 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 330 g | 601 kcal |
Calculated from 182 calories per 100 g.
For chicken sautéed with onion, brown bite-sized chicken pieces in a hot pan with a little oil, then add sliced onion and cook until soft. Season near the end and avoid overcrowding the pan, which can make the chicken steam instead of brown.
Both chicken breast and boneless thighs work well for chicken sautéed with onion. Breast cooks quickly and has a leaner texture, while thigh meat is richer and tends to stay juicier. Cut the pieces evenly so they finish cooking at about the same time.
Cook chicken sautéed with onion over fairly high heat in a roomy pan, and take it off the heat as soon as the pieces are cooked through. Crowding the pan releases moisture, while prolonged cooking—especially with breast meat—can leave the chicken dry and tough.
Brown the chicken first, then add the onion for chicken sautéed with onion. This gives the meat a chance to develop color before the onions soften and release moisture. If you prefer deeply golden, very soft onions, cook them separately and combine them at the end.
Black pepper, paprika, thyme, and cumin all complement chicken sautéed with onion. Use garlic for a more savory flavor, or add chili flakes for heat. Season lightly at first; the onions become sweeter as they cook, so taste the dish before adding more.
Chicken sautéed with onion focuses on browned chicken and softened onion, while chicken stir-fry commonly includes several vegetables and is cooked quickly over high heat. The names can overlap in home cooking, but stir-fry is more likely to include a variety of vegetables or a sauce.
Serve chicken sautéed with onion with rice, potatoes, or crusty bread to make use of the savory onion juices. For a lighter plate, add a crisp salad or steamed vegetables. A squeeze of lemon just before serving can brighten the rich, browned flavors.
Refrigerate chicken sautéed with onion in a covered container within two hours of cooking and eat it within three to four days. Reheat only the portion you need, until steaming hot throughout, rather than repeatedly warming and cooling the whole batch.
Yes, chicken sautéed with onion freezes well in an airtight container. Cool it promptly, portion it for easier thawing, and use it within a few months for best quality. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat until piping hot; do not refreeze after thawing.
Thaw chicken fully in the refrigerator before making chicken sautéed with onion. Frozen pieces release water into the pan, making it difficult to brown the meat evenly, and unevenly thawed pieces may cook at different rates. Pat thawed chicken dry before adding it to the pan.
Vitamins
B3
19.44mg · 122% DV
B6
1.04mg · 61% DV
B5
2.12mg · 42% DV
Biotin
10.8µg · 36% DV
Minerals
Selenium
37µg · 67% DV
Phosphorus
385mg · 55% DV
Zinc
2.12mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
562mg · 17% DV
Sodium
140mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 328 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Chicken sautéed with onion is a straightforward home-style dish: bite-sized chicken pieces are cooked in a pan with sliced onion until the meat is tender and the onion softens and turns lightly golden. It is familiar in Turkish home cooking, with spices or peppers added according to the cook’s preference.
The mild sweetness of the onion complements the savoury chicken, making this an easy main course to serve with rice, bulgur, bread or a crisp salad. It is protein-rich, while the onion contributes relatively little carbohydrate. For a lighter plate, use just enough oil to coat the pan 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.
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
3.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.