Serious Eats Cook The Book: Crispy Chicken Fingers Recipe

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Cook The Book: Crispy Chicken Fingers Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 26%. At 603mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Serious Eats Cook The Book: Crispy Chicken Fingers Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 240 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 384
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 106mg
Sodium: 603mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 36g
Calcium: 157mg Iron: 10mg
Potassium: 618mg Vitamin A: 302mcg
Vitamin C: 9mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut across into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 cups whole-grain corn cereal such as Corn Chex or corn flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • Honey-Mustard Sauce (recipe follows)
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)