Stir-fried chicken with chestnuts
Stir-fried chicken with chestnuts is a classic Chinese dish featuring tender chicken pieces and sweet, nutty chestnuts, often cooked with soy sauce, ginger, and scallions. It's a popular homestyle comfort food, especially in autumn when fresh chestnuts are in season. The dish is widely enjoyed across various regions of China.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of protein from the chicken and complex carbohydrates from the chestnuts, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cooking oil used. It provides key nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and potassium, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.0 mg |
| Selenium | 24 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, chestnuts are a symbol of autumn harvest and are often associated with warmth and nourishment in Chinese cuisine. Nutritionally, the combination of lean chicken protein with the fiber and natural sweetness of chestnuts creates a satisfying and hearty dish without excessive heaviness.
