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High-protein breaded prepared chicken fillet cooked in an air fryer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Prepared breaded chicken fillet, air-fried (120 g) has 286 calories. That works out to 238 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.5 g of carbs, 22.7 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 8.9 mg of B3 covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
286
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
18.5g
· 7% DV
Protein
22.7g
· 45% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 26% · Protein 32% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 744 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% |
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) | 120 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 60 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 190 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 524 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 571 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 360 g | 857 kcal |
Calculated from 238 calories per 100 g.
Arrange the prepared breaded chicken fillet in a single layer and follow the package directions for temperature and cooking time. Turn the pieces halfway through for more even browning, and make sure the thickest part is cooked through before serving.
Yes, many frozen breaded chicken fillets can go straight into the air fryer, but follow the package instructions because products differ. Frozen pieces may need longer than chilled ones; check that the centre is fully cooked rather than relying on a browned coating.
Overcrowding the basket or stacking the fillets blocks hot-air circulation and can leave the coating soft. Cook them in a single layer, turn them once, and lightly spray the coating with oil if the product instructions allow it.
Not necessarily: a breaded coating does not mean the chicken has been precooked. Check the package for raw or fully cooked instructions. If it is raw, cook it thoroughly; chicken is safe when its centre reaches 74°C (165°F).
Yes, turning prepared breaded chicken fillet halfway through usually helps both sides brown evenly. Very thin pieces may brown without turning, but follow the package directions and avoid piercing the coating more than necessary.
Air-frying can use less added oil than deep-frying, while still crisping the coating. It does not remove the breading or make a prepared product equivalent to plain chicken, so compare the ingredients and nutrition information if you eat it often.
Serve prepared breaded chicken fillet with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, or a simple slaw for a lighter plate. Potatoes, rice, or a sandwich bun make it more filling, while lemon or a tangy yogurt sauce balances the crunchy coating.
Store cooked prepared breaded chicken fillet in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Refrigerate it within two hours of cooking, and reheat until it is steaming hot throughout before eating.
Yes, an air fryer is a good way to reheat cooked breaded chicken fillet while keeping its coating crisp. Heat it in a single layer and check that the centre is hot all the way through; avoid repeatedly reheating the same portion.
Yes, cooked prepared breaded chicken fillet can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag. Cool it promptly before freezing, separate pieces so they do not stick together, and reheat it thoroughly after thawing or from frozen.
Vitamins
B3
8.88mg · 56% DV
B6
0.47mg · 28% DV
Biotin
7.2µg · 24% DV
B5
1.08mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Sodium
744mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
222mg · 32% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
306mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 286 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Prepared breaded chicken fillet, air-fried is a ready-to-cook chicken fillet coated in a crisp breading and cooked in an air fryer. It offers a convenient alternative to preparing and frying a coated fillet from scratch, without being tied to one particular regional cuisine.
The outside turns golden and crunchy while the chicken stays tender. Serve it as a quick lunch or dinner with vegetables, salad, rice or potatoes; it also works sliced in a sandwich or wrap. It provides a good amount of protein—18.9 g per 100 g—while the coating contributes carbohydrates and the finished dish contains some fat. For a lighter plate, pair it with a generous salad or steamed vegetables rather than extra fried sides.
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
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.