Kumquat Chicken
Kumquat Chicken is a popular Cantonese dish where tender chicken pieces are stir-fried with whole or sliced kumquats, creating a vibrant sweet-tart flavor profile. The dish typically features chicken, fresh kumquats, garlic, ginger, and a sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, and sometimes rice wine. It originates from Guangdong province in southern China and is a beloved home-style and restaurant dish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein from the chicken, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the sauce and fruit. A typical serving provides around 300-350 calories, with key nutrients including vitamin C from the kumquats and B vitamins from the chicken.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 410 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 24 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Kumquats are one of the few citrus fruits eaten whole, including the sweet skin, which adds a unique aromatic oil and texture to the dish. Nutritionally, the kumquats provide a concentrated source of vitamin C and fiber, which can aid digestion and complement the protein from the chicken.
