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High-protein chicken dish with sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Shredded chicken with sauce (150 g) has 248 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.7 g of carbs, 30.8 g of protein, 10.8 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 11.7 mg of B3 covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 8 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
248
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
5.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
30.8g
· 62% DV
Fat
10.8g
· 14% 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 9% · Protein 51% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% |
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 | 248 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 ounce (shredded) | 28 g | 46 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 70 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 149 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 413 kcal |
Calculated from 165 calories per 100 g.
To make shredded chicken with sauce, cook the chicken until done, pull it into strands with two forks, and stir in warm sauce. Add the sauce gradually so the chicken is coated without becoming watery; chicken thighs usually stay juicier than breast meat.
Shredded chicken with sauce works with barbecue, tomato, buffalo, salsa, or creamy sauces. For a simple homemade option, simmer stock with aromatics and your preferred seasonings, then toss the shredded meat in just enough sauce to coat it.
Keep shredded chicken with sauce moist by cooking it gently and mixing it with sauce soon after shredding. If it has already dried out, stir in a little warm stock or water while reheating, rather than cooking it longer over high heat.
Yes, you can make shredded chicken with sauce in a slow cooker. Cook the chicken with a modest amount of liquid until it pulls apart easily, shred it, then mix it back into the sauce; adding too much liquid can leave the finished dish thin.
Shredded chicken with sauce can be served in tacos, sandwiches, rice bowls, or alongside roasted vegetables. Choose a side that suits the sauce—slaw and buns for barbecue-style chicken, or rice and beans for a tomato- or salsa-based version.
Yes, shredded chicken with sauce makes an easy taco filling. Drain or reduce excess sauce so the tortillas do not turn soggy, then add toppings such as cabbage, salsa, avocado, or lime just before serving.
Shredded chicken with sauce keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat so the rest stays chilled.
Yes, shredded chicken with sauce freezes well in airtight, meal-sized portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat until steaming hot, adding a splash of water or stock if the sauce has thickened.
Yes, shredded chicken with sauce is a practical way to use rotisserie chicken. Remove the skin and bones, pull the meat into strands, and warm it with sauce; taste before adding salt because store-bought chicken may already be seasoned.
Use two forks to pull cooked chicken apart along its natural grain for shredded chicken with sauce. For a larger batch, a hand mixer on low speed works in a bowl, but stop as soon as the meat separates to avoid turning it mushy.
Vitamins
B3
11.7mg · 73% DV
B6
0.63mg · 37% DV
B5
1.58mg · 32% DV
Biotin
7.5µg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Phosphorus
278mg · 40% DV
Sodium
630mg · 27% DV
Zinc
1.65mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
383mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 248 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 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.
Shredded chicken with sauce is made by pulling cooked chicken into fine strands and coating it in a sauce. It is a flexible preparation rather than a dish tied to one particular place: the sauce may be mild and creamy, tomato-based, or richly spiced, depending on the recipe.
The tender strands soak up the sauce, making the chicken easy to serve over rice, tucked into bread or wraps, or spooned onto a salad. It works as a quick main meal and can also be used as a filling for sandwiches. Chicken gives the dish a protein-rich base, with 20.5 g of protein per 100 g; the sauce affects its overall richness. For a lighter plate, use less sauce and add 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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.95g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.