Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs

These Oriental-flavored kabobs, served with a tasty dipping sauce, are special enough to make for guests at your next backyard get-together.

Yields:

6 servings

Prep Time:

120 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsps olive oil
1 lb trimmed asparagus, cut into 2" pieces
24 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1 tsp minced ginger root
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp sesame oil
0.12 cup water
0.12 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, pepper flakes and ginger.
Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil and salt.
On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread one chicken piece and two asparagus pieces.
Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink and asparagus is crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 199

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 6.92g

% Daily Value 9%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.99g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.515g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 4.198g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 65mg

% Daily Value 22%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 742mg

% Daily Value 32%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 8.35g

% Daily Value 3%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.8g
  
  % Daily Value 6%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 5.87g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 26.26g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 4mcg

% Daily Value 0%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 5mg

% Daily Value 6%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 2mg

% Daily Value 0%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 11mg

% Daily Value 61%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 194mg

% Daily Value 4%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 199 KCal
Fat 6.92 g
Carbs 8.35 g
Protein 26.26 g

There are 199 calories in 1 serving of Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs.

How long would it take to burn off 199 KCal?
Basketball	20 minutes
Cycling (10 MPH)	27 minutes
Jogging	16 minutes
Running	13 minutes
Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)	19 minutes
Walking	23 minutes
Weight Training	23 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.