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Chicken Cafe de Paris Calories
Chicken with creamy buttery Cafe de Paris sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Chicken Cafe de Paris (180 g) has 356 calories. That works out to 198 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 30.2 g of protein, 22.7 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 12.2 mg of B3 covers 77% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Chicken Cafe de Paris Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
356
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
7.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
30.2g
· 60% DV
Fat
22.7g
· 29% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 9% · Protein 34% · Fat 57%
Chicken Cafe de Paris nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.7 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 7.38 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.36 g | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Chicken Cafe de Paris?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 178 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 120 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 277 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 317 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 515 kcal |
Calculated from 198 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Cafe de Paris
What is Chicken Cafe de Paris?
Chicken Cafe de Paris is a chicken dish served with a rich, buttery, creamy sauce known as Café de Paris sauce. It is a restaurant-style preparation rather than one fixed traditional recipe, so the chicken cut and accompaniments can vary.
What does Chicken Cafe de Paris taste like?
Chicken Cafe de Paris tastes savory, creamy, and buttery, usually with a fragrant mix of herbs and spices. The sauce is the defining feature; its exact flavor can range from tangy and mustardy to mellow depending on the recipe.
Is Chicken Cafe de Paris spicy?
Chicken Cafe de Paris is usually savory rather than hot-spicy. Its sauce may contain pepper or other seasonings, but it is not generally known as a chili-heavy dish; ask the restaurant about its version if you are sensitive to heat.
What is Café de Paris sauce made of in Chicken Cafe de Paris?
Café de Paris sauce is commonly made with butter and cream, then flavored with herbs, mustard, and spices. There is no single standardized recipe, so the sauce served with Chicken Cafe de Paris may use a different blend or additional ingredients.
How is Chicken Cafe de Paris different from steak Café de Paris?
Chicken Cafe de Paris uses chicken with the signature Café de Paris-style sauce, while the classic steak version pairs that sauce with beef. The sauce idea is similar, but chicken has a milder flavor and a different texture from steak.
What should you serve with Chicken Cafe de Paris?
Chicken Cafe de Paris pairs well with simple sides that balance its rich sauce, such as green vegetables, salad, or plain rice. For a restaurant meal, choose from the sides offered with that menu item, since its standard presentation can vary.
Can you make Chicken Cafe de Paris at home?
Yes, you can make Chicken Cafe de Paris at home by cooking chicken thoroughly and topping it with a butter-and-cream-based herb sauce. Add seasonings such as mustard and pepper to taste; restaurant recipes may use a different combination.
Can you freeze Chicken Cafe de Paris?
You can freeze Chicken Cafe de Paris, but the creamy sauce may separate or become grainy after thawing. Freeze it promptly in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, then warm it gently while stirring to improve the texture.
How do you reheat Chicken Cafe de Paris without splitting the sauce?
Reheat Chicken Cafe de Paris gently in a covered pan over low heat, stirring the sauce and adding a small splash of water if needed. Avoid a hard boil, which can cause a butter-and-cream sauce to separate.
Can Chicken Cafe de Paris be made with chicken breast?
Yes, Chicken Cafe de Paris can be made with chicken breast, which works well with the rich sauce. Cut it into evenly sized pieces and avoid overcooking, since lean breast meat can dry out faster than darker chicken meat.
Chicken Cafe de Paris Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
12.24mg · 77% DV
B6
0.76mg · 45% DV
B5
1.62mg · 32% DV
Biotin
9.36µg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
33µg · 60% DV
Phosphorus
306mg · 44% DV
Sodium
738mg · 32% DV
Zinc
1.55mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
459mg · 14% DV
Chicken Cafe de Paris Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chicken Cafe de Paris
To burn the 356 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
What is Chicken Cafe de Paris?
Chicken Cafe de Paris pairs cooked chicken with a creamy, buttery, herb-spiced sauce. It is a restaurant-style take on Café de Paris sauce, a name linked more closely to Geneva than to Paris, where the sauce is traditionally served with steak.
Enjoy it hot as a main course, with pasta, rice or a crisp salad; in Turkey, it is commonly served as a filling restaurant meal. The chicken contributes protein, while the rich sauce makes the dish more substantial than plain chicken: it has 16.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, add vegetables or salad and keep the sauce modest.
How Nutritious Is Chicken Cafe de Paris?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Chicken Cafe de Paris Processed?
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.
Does Chicken Cafe de Paris Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chicken Cafe de Paris Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Chicken Cafe de Paris Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.4:1).
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