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Braised chicken breast
Calories & nutrition facts
broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, braised
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 157 kcal —
- Protein 32 g 64%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 3.2 g 4%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 47 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 116 mg 39%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 10 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.33 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 4.3 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 9.5 mg 59%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.6 mg 32%
- Vitamin B6 0.92 mg 54%
- Vitamin B12 0.2 µg 8%
- Choline 117 mg 21%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 0.49 mg 3%
- Magnesium 32 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 241 mg 19%
- Potassium 343 mg 7%
- Zinc 0.96 mg 9%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 31.9 µg 58%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 157 | 32 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 133 | 27 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| 1 × piece | 181 g | 284 | 58 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 267 | 55 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 67 | 14 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 400 | 82 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 534 | 109 g | 0 g | 11 g |
Similar foods
- Braised chicken breast filletwithout fat134 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken breast meatbroiler, skinless, boneless, raw120 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken breast with skinbroilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw172 kcal / 100 g
- Grilled chicken breastbroiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, grilled151 kcal / 100 g
- Stewed chickenbroilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, stewed177 kcal / 100 g
- Stewed chicken with skinbroilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, stewed219 kcal / 100 g
- Rotisserie chicken breastbroilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, breast, meat only, cooked137 kcal / 100 g
- Simmered chicken neckbroilers or fryers, neck, meat only, cooked, simmered179 kcal / 100 g
- Stewing chicken light meatmeat only, cooked, stewed213 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted chicken breastbreast, meat and skin, roasted/baked189 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Braised chicken breast
How do you braise chicken breast without drying it out?
Brown the breast briefly, then add enough stock to come part-way up the sides. Cover and cook at a gentle simmer, turning once; remove it as soon as the centre reaches 75 °C, then rest it in the liquid for a few minutes.
How long does braised chicken breast take to cook?
Boneless breasts about 2–3 cm thick usually take 15–20 minutes at a gentle simmer after browning. Check the thickest part with a thermometer rather than relying on time alone: it should reach 75 °C.
What should you put in the braising liquid for chicken breast?
Use chicken stock with sliced onion, garlic, thyme or bay, and a little lemon or white wine. Keep the liquid below a boil; a hard simmer can make the meat tough.
What goes well with braised chicken breast?
Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice or crusty bread to catch the cooking juices, plus greens such as cabbage or kale. Shred leftovers into chicken pie, soup or a salad.
How should you store braised chicken breast?
Cool it promptly, refrigerate it in a covered container with its cooking liquid, and eat within two days. Freeze portions with a little liquid to help keep them moist; thaw in the fridge before reheating.
How do you reheat braised chicken breast without making it tough?
Warm it gently in a covered pan with a splash of stock or its braising liquid until steaming hot throughout. Avoid prolonged frying or repeated reheating, which can dry the breast out.
Is braised chicken breast different from grilled chicken breast?
Braised chicken is cooked covered with liquid, so it stays moist and takes on the flavour of the sauce; grilling uses dry heat and gives the surface browned, smoky notes. Use grilled chicken in salads or sandwiches, and braised chicken when you want juices for a meal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171140 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
