Food Network Grilled Chicken Thighs Cacciatore With Super Smashed Garlic Potatoes Recipe

Total time: 45 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Grilled Chicken Thighs Cacciatore With Super Smashed Garlic Potatoes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 90%. At 2067mg, 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.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food Network Grilled Chicken Thighs Cacciatore With Super Smashed Garlic Potatoes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 892 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1080
Total Fat: 66g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 34g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 235mg
Sodium: 2067mg
Total Carbohydrates: 61g
Dietary Fiber: 12g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 63g
Calcium: 765mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 2174mg Vitamin A: 297mcg
Vitamin C: 124mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 large starchy potatoes, such as Idaho
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, eyeball it
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/3 palm full
  • 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, 4 to 5 sprigs, stripped and leaves chopped
  • 4 large portobello mushroom caps, wiped clean with damp towel
  • 1 1/2 pounds, 6 pieces or 1 package, boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Coarse black pepper
  • 2 cubanelle (Italian light green peppers), seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can or 2 (14-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, lightly drained (recommended: Muir Glenn brand)
  • Generous handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk, eyeball it
  • 1 cup shredded or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, 3 generous handfuls

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)