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High-protein, fried, with BBQ sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fried chicken with BBQ sauce (140 g) has 412 calories. That works out to 294 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.6 g of carbs, 29.1 g of protein, 24.9 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 9.5 mg of B3 covers 60% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 140 g
412
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
17.6g
· 6% DV
Protein
29.1g
· 58% DV
Fat
24.9g
· 32% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 28% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 412 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.9 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 5.74 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 756 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 29.1 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 piece (medium) | 140 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 65 g | 191 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 265 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 120 g | 353 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 160 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 588 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 240 g | 706 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 280 g | 823 kcal |
Calculated from 294 calories per 100 g.
Fried chicken with BBQ sauce is made by coating chicken pieces, frying them until cooked through, then tossing or brushing them with sauce. For a crisp coating, let excess oil drain on a rack and add the sauce just before serving.
Keep fried chicken with BBQ sauce crisp by adding the sauce right before serving rather than letting the coated pieces sit. Serve extra sauce on the side, and drain the chicken on a wire rack instead of stacking it while hot.
Add BBQ sauce to fried chicken after frying. Its sugars can scorch in hot oil, and sauce applied before frying can keep the coating from crisping properly. Brush or toss the chicken with sauce once it has drained, just before serving.
Yes, you can make fried chicken with BBQ sauce in an air fryer, though it will not have exactly the same texture as deep-fried chicken. Arrange coated pieces in a single layer, turn them during cooking, and add the sauce near the end.
Thighs and drumsticks work well for fried chicken with BBQ sauce because they tend to stay juicy, while breast pieces cook faster and can dry out if overcooked. Keep pieces similar in size so they finish cooking at about the same time.
Coleslaw, corn, baked potatoes, and a green salad pair well with fried chicken with BBQ sauce. A crisp or tangy side balances the sauce’s rich, sweet flavor; serving another fried side can make the meal feel particularly heavy.
Fried chicken with BBQ sauce keeps in the refrigerator for three to four days when promptly stored in a covered container. Refrigerate it within two hours of cooking; for a crisper coating, store the sauce separately and add it after reheating.
Yes, fried chicken with BBQ sauce can be frozen, though the coating may soften after thawing. Cool it promptly, pack it airtight, and freeze it; for the best texture, freeze the fried chicken without sauce and add freshly warmed sauce when serving.
Fried chicken with BBQ sauce is fully cooked when the thickest part of the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F). A food thermometer is more reliable than judging by the browned coating, which can look done before the meat is cooked through.
Fried chicken with BBQ sauce is usually more sweet, smoky, and tangy than spicy. Heat depends on the particular sauce: some recipes include chili or cayenne, while mild versions do not, so taste the sauce before coating the chicken.
Vitamins
B3
9.52mg · 60% DV
B6
0.48mg · 28% DV
Biotin
8.4µg · 28% DV
B5
1.33mg · 27% DV
Minerals
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Phosphorus
266mg · 38% DV
Sodium
756mg · 33% DV
Zinc
1.82mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
357mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 412 calories in 1 piece (medium) (140 g):
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Fried chicken with BBQ sauce pairs crisp, breaded chicken with a sweet, tangy sauce often flavoured with smoke. It draws on American-style barbecue flavours and is a familiar casual meal in the United States, as well as a popular restaurant and takeaway choice in many other places.
The coating stays crunchy while the chicken inside is tender; the sauce adds a glossy, savoury-sweet finish. It is often served with fries, coleslaw, cornbread or a simple green salad, and works well as a sharing platter. It provides protein, but frying and sauce also contribute fat and carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, serve the sauce on the side and add vegetables or salad.
Medium
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.94g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.