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Protein-rich chicken dish with sweet-tart plum sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Plum Sauce Chicken (150 g) has 225 calories. That works out to 150 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.3 g of carbs, 24.3 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 9.8 mg of B3 covers 61% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
225
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
14.3g
· 5% DV
Protein
24.3g
· 49% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 43% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 225 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.03 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% |
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 | 225 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 80 g | 120 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 110 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 225 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 200 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 150 calories per 100 g.
Plum sauce chicken is made by cooking chicken pieces and coating them with a sweet-tart plum sauce. Brown the chicken first, then simmer it with the sauce until fully cooked and well coated.
Ripe, flavorful plums work well for plum sauce chicken; purple plums give the sauce a deep color and pronounced fruit flavor. Taste the sauce as it cooks, since the tartness varies with the fruit.
Yes, fresh plums make a bright, fruit-forward sauce for plum sauce chicken. Remove the pits, cook the fruit until soft, then mash or blend it; adjust the seasoning after tasting.
Yes, bottled plum sauce is a convenient shortcut for plum sauce chicken. Taste it before adding extra sweetener or salt, because prepared sauces can already be quite sweet or seasoned.
Both chicken breast and thighs work for plum sauce chicken. Breast cooks quickly and can dry out if overcooked, while thighs tend to stay juicier; match the cooking time to the cut.
You can marinate chicken for plum sauce chicken, but avoid leaving it in a very sweet sauce for too long. Wipe off excess marinade before searing so the sugars do not scorch.
Yes, plum sauce chicken can be baked. Cook the chicken until done, adding the plum sauce toward the end so it thickens and coats the meat without burning in the oven.
Serve plum sauce chicken with plain rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables. Mild sides balance the sauce’s sweet-tart flavor, while a crisp green vegetable adds freshness to the meal.
To keep plum sauce chicken from becoming too sweet, use ripe but not overripe plums and taste the sauce before adding sugar. A little vinegar or citrus juice can sharpen an overly sweet sauce.
Leftover plum sauce chicken keeps for a few days when refrigerated promptly in a covered container. Reheat the chicken and sauce together until thoroughly hot, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened.
Vitamins
B3
9.75mg · 61% DV
B6
0.52mg · 31% DV
B5
0.83mg · 17% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
218mg · 31% DV
Sodium
390mg · 17% DV
Zinc
1.58mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
375mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 225 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Plum Sauce Chicken pairs cooked chicken with a sweet-tart sauce made from plums. It does not have one fixed regional recipe: the sauce may be smooth or chunky, and its seasoning varies. The fruit brings a tangy sweetness that contrasts with the mild, savoury flavour of the chicken.
It works as a main meal, served with rice, noodles or vegetables, and can be adapted to suit different cuisines rather than belonging to one single tradition. The chicken makes it a protein-rich choice; per 100 g, it provides 16.2 g of protein. If you prefer a less sweet plate, use a lighter coating of sauce and add fresh or steamed 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
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.35g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.