Plum-Glazed Chicken Pieces
Plum-Glazed Chicken Pieces features juicy chicken coated in a glossy, fruit-forward glaze that balances sweetness with a subtle kick from black pepper, fresh ginger, and a hint of horseradish. The sticky finish clings to each bite, making it satisfying without being heavy. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plum-Glazed Chicken Pieces, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Arrange them skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, mix the plum jam, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, ginger, and horseradish in a small bowl.
- 5
After the chicken has baked for 20 minutes, brush it with the plum glaze and return it to the oven. Continue baking until it is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer placed near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 885.26 kcal High 44%
- Protein 94.84 g Good Source 190%
- Carbohydrate 27.95 g 10%
- Total Fat 44.07 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 2.19 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 317.93 mg High 106%
- Sodium 874.53 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 1.09 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 14.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.99 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 42.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.27 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.11 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Plum Glazed Chicken Pieces is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Fresh Ginger, and Horseradish. Each serving provides about 885.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plum-Glazed Chicken Pieces made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Fresh Ginger, Horseradish, Jam. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plum-Glazed Chicken Pieces?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 885.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plum-Glazed Chicken Pieces easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Plum-Glazed Chicken Pieces healthy?
- Plum-Glazed Chicken Pieces has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 885.26 calories and 94.84 g of protein, or 190% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 874.53 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.19 g (11% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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