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Nachos
Calories & nutrition facts
chicken, with beans
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 203 kcal —
- Protein 9.6 g 19%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 10 g 13%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 2 g 7%
- Sugars 0.4 g —
- Sodium 425 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 9 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.4 mg 9%
- Vitamin K 8.9 µg 7%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.21 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.1 µg 4%
- Choline 30.2 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 53 mg 4%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 32 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 132 mg 11%
- Potassium 186 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.84 mg 8%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Selenium 9.5 µg 17%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 203 | 9.6 g | 16 g | 11 g |
| 1 × 1 chip | 7 g | 14 | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 × 1 item, any size | 250 g | 508 | 24 g | 41 g | 26 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 135 g | 274 | 13 g | 22 g | 14 g |
| 2 × 1 chip | 14 g | 28 | 1.3 g | 2.3 g | 1.5 g |
| ½ × 1 chip | 3.5 g | 7 | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × 1 chip | 21 g | 43 | 2 g | 3.4 g | 2.2 g |
| 4 × 1 chip | 28 g | 57 | 2.7 g | 4.6 g | 2.9 g |
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Questions about Nachos
How do you stop chicken nachos going soggy?
Drain salsa and other wet toppings before adding them, and bake the chips with chicken and cheese first. Add salsa, guacamole and sour cream just before serving so the crisps stay crisp.
How do you make chicken nachos in the oven?
Spread tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking tray, scatter over cooked, shredded chicken and grated cheese, then bake at 200 °C for about 5–8 minutes, until the cheese melts. Finish with toppings such as jalapeños, salsa and spring onions.
Can you reheat chicken nachos?
They are best eaten fresh, as toppings soften the crisps. Reheat leftovers without cold toppings in an oven or air fryer at about 180 °C until piping hot throughout; add fresh salsa or guacamole afterwards.
What goes well with chicken nachos?
Serve them with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, sliced jalapeños and chopped coriander. For a fuller meal, add black beans or sweetcorn, and put lime wedges on the side.
Can you use leftover roast chicken for nachos?
Yes. Shred the chicken, warm it with a little salsa or seasoning so it does not dry out, then layer it over the tortilla chips with cheese before baking.
Are chicken nachos more filling than cheese nachos?
Chicken nachos have more protein: 9.6 g per 100 g, compared with 4.32 g in cheese nachos. Cheese nachos have more energy, at 343 kcal per 100 g versus 203 kcal in chicken nachos.
How much chicken nachos is a portion?
A typical order is about 250 g, though sharing a tray is common. For a lighter snack, serve a smaller handful of chips with chicken and toppings rather than eating from a large platter.
Can you freeze chicken nachos?
Freezing assembled nachos is not recommended: the crisps turn soft when thawed. Freeze cooked chicken separately, then thaw it safely, reheat until piping hot and assemble fresh nachos.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 58104165 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
