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Oven-baked chicken with sauce; high in protein, B vitamins, and minerals
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken (150 g) has 233 calories. That works out to 155 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.8 g of carbs, 32.3 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 13.4 mg of B3 covers 83% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken is made by coating chicken pieces in a seasoned sauce and baking them until tender, with lightly browned edges. It is a flexible home-style preparation rather than a single fixed recipe: the sauce may be tomato-based, spiced, or built from whatever suits the cook. As it bakes, the chicken takes on the sauce’s flavour and juices collect in the dish.
Serve it hot as a main with rice, potatoes, or vegetables; a crisp salad makes a fresh contrast. It is a protein-rich choice, with relatively little carbohydrate per 100 g. For a lighter plate, use skinless chicken and keep added oil modest, then spoon on only as much of the pan sauce as you like.
Selected: 100 g
155
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
21.5g
· 43% DV
Fat
6.1g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 8% · Protein 56% · Fat 36%
Vitamins
B3
8.9mg · 56% DV
B6
0.55mg · 32% DV
Biotin
7.5µg · 25% DV
B5
1.1mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
185mg · 26% DV
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 155 calories in 100 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.
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
1.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.4:1).
To make Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken, coat chicken pieces in a seasoned sauce and bake until fully cooked. A simple sauce can use tomato paste, garlic, oil, and spices. Arrange the pieces in a single layer so they cook evenly.
Tomato, garlic, and herb-based sauces are classic choices for Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken. You can also use a mustard-based glaze or a lemon-and-herb sauce. If the sauce contains sugar or honey, add it toward the end to reduce scorching.
Thighs and drumsticks work well for Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken because they tend to stay moist during baking. Breast meat is also suitable, but cooks faster and can dry out, so check it earlier and avoid leaving it in the oven after it is done.
The sauce on Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken can turn watery when the chicken releases liquid or the pieces are crowded in the dish. Leave space between pieces, and if needed, transfer the chicken to a plate after baking and simmer the sauce briefly to thicken it.
To keep Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken from sticking, lightly oil the baking dish or use baking paper, and make sure the chicken is coated with sauce. Avoid moving the pieces too early; once the surface has cooked, they usually release more easily.
Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken pairs well with rice, roasted potatoes, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Add a green salad or steamed vegetables for freshness, especially when the sauce is rich or strongly seasoned.
Yes, you can coat the chicken for Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken with its sauce ahead of baking and keep it covered in the refrigerator. For food safety, marinate it there rather than at room temperature, then bake it thoroughly before serving.
Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken is done when the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C), measured with a food thermometer without touching bone. Color alone is unreliable, particularly when a dark sauce covers the meat.
Leftover Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken keeps for three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it within two hours of cooking, and freeze portions if you will not use them within that time.
Reheat Oven-Baked Sauced Chicken covered in the oven with a spoonful of water or extra sauce to retain moisture. Heat until the center is steaming hot; for microwave reheating, cover the dish and turn the pieces partway through.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.