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Protein-rich chicken main dish with vegetables
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sauced chicken on a vegetable bed (250 g) has 298 calories. That works out to 119 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.3 g of carbs, 37 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 16.8 mg of B3 covers 105% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
298
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
10.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
37g
· 74% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 50% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 298 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.55 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 37 g | 74% |
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) | 250 g | 298 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 180 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 417 kcal |
| 2 cup (chopped) | 360 g | 428 kcal |
Calculated from 119 calories per 100 g.
Arrange chopped vegetables in a baking dish, place seasoned chicken on top, and coat it with sauce to make sauced chicken on a vegetable bed. Bake until the thickest chicken piece is fully cooked; timing varies with the cut and its size.
Onions, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, and potatoes all work well in sauced chicken on a vegetable bed. Cut them into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly, and add quicker-cooking vegetables later if you want them to keep their shape.
There is no single required sauce for sauced chicken on a vegetable bed. A tomato-and-garlic sauce, a paprika-seasoned broth, or a creamy sauce can all work; choose one that coats the chicken without leaving the vegetables swimming in liquid.
Yes, sauced chicken on a vegetable bed can be made in a slow cooker. Put sturdier vegetables underneath the chicken, use less added liquid than you would for an oven-baked version, and check that the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
Rice, couscous, crusty bread, or a simple green salad pair well with sauced chicken on a vegetable bed. Since the dish already includes vegetables, a plain grain or bread is a useful way to serve the sauce without adding another elaborate side.
Yes, you can assemble sauced chicken on a vegetable bed ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until cooking. Keep raw chicken chilled, avoid leaving the assembled dish at room temperature, and bake it until the thickest pieces are thoroughly cooked.
Leftover sauced chicken on a vegetable bed keeps for about three to four days in the refrigerator when promptly cooled and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and make sure it is hot throughout.
Yes, sauced chicken on a vegetable bed can be frozen after cooking in an airtight container. The chicken and sauce usually freeze better than soft vegetables, which may turn mushy after thawing; defrost it in the refrigerator before reheating.
Sauced chicken on a vegetable bed can turn watery when vegetables release moisture or the sauce contains too much liquid. Cut watery vegetables evenly, avoid overcrowding the dish, and leave it uncovered near the end of baking so excess moisture can evaporate.
To keep the chicken moist in sauced chicken on a vegetable bed, coat it with sauce and avoid baking it longer than needed. Chicken pieces of similar thickness cook more evenly; check the thickest piece and remove the dish as soon as it is done.
Vitamins
B3
16.75mg · 105% DV
B6
1.2mg · 71% DV
Vitamin C
33.75mg · 38% DV
B5
1.8mg · 36% DV
Minerals
Selenium
44µg · 80% DV
Phosphorus
378mg · 54% DV
Sodium
525mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
710mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 298 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 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.
Sauced chicken on a vegetable bed pairs chicken with vegetables and a savoury sauce, cooked together or arranged as a base for the chicken. It is a flexible home-style main rather than a dish tied to one particular cuisine: the vegetables and sauce can vary with the recipe. The chicken stays tender while the sauce brings moisture and flavour, and the vegetables add colour and contrasting texture.
Serve it warm for lunch or dinner, with salad or bread, or alongside rice or potatoes when you want a more substantial meal. It is a protein-rich main, with vegetables contributing some fibre; each 100 g provides 14.8 g of protein. For a lighter plate, use the sauce sparingly and increase the vegetables, or pair it with a fresh salad.
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
2.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.73g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.