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Chicken with gravy
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 129 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 38%
- Carbohydrate 1.6 g 1%
- Fat 5.2 g 7%
- Saturated fat 1.3 g 6%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.1 g —
- Sodium 526 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 80 mg 27%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 6 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.32 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 0.2 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.14 mg 11%
- Niacin (B3) 5.4 mg 34%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.25 µg 10%
- Choline 47.3 mg 9%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 0.54 mg 3%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 171 mg 14%
- Potassium 207 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Selenium 16.8 µg 31%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 129 | 19 g | 1.6 g | 5.2 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 244 g | 315 | 46 g | 3.9 g | 13 g |
| 1 × 1 slice with gravy | 22 g | 28 | 4.2 g | 0.3 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × 1/2 chicken breast with gravy | 129 g | 166 | 24 g | 2 g | 6.7 g |
| 1 × 1 chicken thigh with gravy | 78 g | 101 | 15 g | 1.2 g | 4.1 g |
| 1 × 1 chicken leg with gravy | 145 g | 187 | 27 g | 2.3 g | 7.6 g |
| 1 × 1 chicken drumstick with gravy | 68 g | 88 | 13 g | 1.1 g | 3.5 g |
| 1 × 1 chicken wing with gravy | 44 g | 57 | 8.3 g | 0.7 g | 2.3 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 488 g | 630 | 92 g | 7.7 g | 25 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 122 g | 157 | 23 g | 1.9 g | 6.4 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 732 g | 944 | 138 g | 12 g | 38 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 976 g | 1259 | 184 g | 15 g | 51 g |
Similar foods
- Chicken gravydry381 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken vegetable gravy82 kcal / 100 g
- Meat with gravyns as to type of meat156 kcal / 100 g
- Beef with gravy156 kcal / 100 g
- Sausage gravy180 kcal / 100 g
- Turkeywith gravy125 kcal / 100 g
- Fruity chicken gravy76 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet and sour chicken vegetable gravyChinese151 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken with gravy
How do you make chicken gravy from scratch?
After roasting chicken, pour off most of the fat, stir flour into the roasting juices and cook for a minute. Whisk in hot stock a little at a time, scraping up the browned bits, then simmer for 5–10 minutes until smooth and thick.
How do you stop gravy going lumpy?
Take the pan off the heat before whisking in cold stock, a splash at a time, until the flour paste is smooth; then add the rest and simmer. If lumps remain, pass the gravy through a sieve.
How do you reheat chicken with gravy safely without drying it out?
Reheat it gently in a covered pan with the gravy, stirring occasionally, until piping hot throughout; the centre should reach 75 °C. Add a splash of stock if the sauce has thickened too much.
Can you freeze chicken with gravy?
Yes. Cool it promptly, divide into airtight portions and freeze; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot throughout. The gravy may separate slightly after freezing, but stirring as it warms usually brings it back together.
What do you serve with chicken and gravy?
Mashed potatoes, roast potatoes or Yorkshire puddings are classic choices, with vegetables such as carrots, peas or greens alongside. Spoon the gravy over the chicken and potatoes just before serving.
How does chicken with gravy compare with chicken casserole?
Chicken with gravy has 19 g protein per 100 g, compared with 12.7 g in chicken casserole. Casserole also has more carbohydrate and fibre, while gravy-coated chicken is usually the more straightforward roast-dinner choice.
How much protein is in a portion of chicken with gravy?
Half a chicken breast with gravy is a typical portion of 129 g, providing 19 g of protein per 100 g. A drumstick with gravy is a smaller portion at 68 g.
Is chicken with gravy high in sodium?
It provides 526 mg sodium per 100 g, and gravy can contribute a substantial share. If you are making it yourself, use unsalted stock and season gradually rather than adding salt by habit.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27142000 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
