Justapinch.com Peanut Butter Chicken (southeast Asian Style) Recipe

Total time: 115 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 Justapinch.com Peanut Butter Chicken (southeast Asian Style) Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 57%. At 1305mg, 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.

Justapinch.com Peanut Butter Chicken (southeast Asian Style) Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 270 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 647
Total Fat: 43g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 185mg
Sodium: 1305mg
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 26g
Protein: 37g
Calcium: 40mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 621mg Vitamin A: 47mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1/4 c coarse salt (for cleaning chicken)
  • 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c peanut butter, creamy
  • 3 Tbsp fish sauce (3 crab brand is my preference)
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 c honey
  • 1/4 c sliced scallions (or finely diced white onions)
  • 1-2 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ginger, finely minced (i use a micro grater to get a nice pulpy ginger)
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro leaves only, finely chopped
  • 1-2 sprig(s) lemongrass (stalks) crushed (using the bottom meaty part) i use the bottom of knife handle to crush
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Visit Justapinch.com's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)