Chicken with Tangy Loquat Glaze
Chicken with Tangy Loquat Glaze pairs tender pan-seared breasts with a bright, fruity sauce made from ripe loquats, orange juice, and warm spices. Notes of ginger, cinnamon, lemon pepper, and smoked paprika balance sweetness with gentle heat, creating a lively, aromatic finish. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together when you want something fresh yet comforting.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken with Tangy Loquat Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the loquats in a saucepan. Add the water, orange juice, and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 2
Stir in the ground ginger, cinnamon, lemon-pepper seasoning, and smoked paprika; lower the heat to low. Simmer until the sauce thickens and the loquats soften and start to break apart, about 20 minutes, whisking vigorously from time to time to help break up the fruit.
- 3
Stir in the vinegar and simmer for 3 more minutes. Take off the heat and set aside.
- 4
Heat the grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the skillet and cut into bite-size pieces.
- 5
Return the chicken pieces to the skillet. Stir in 1/4 of the loquat sauce, scraping up and dissolving any browned bits from the bottom. Serve the chicken with the remaining loquat sauce on the side.
- Calories 485.91 kcal High 24%
- Protein 53.83 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 45.18 g 16%
- Total Fat 10.22 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.1 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.86 mg High 47%
- Sodium 130.83 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.99 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 40.26 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 11.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.55 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 181.19 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.13 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 30.84 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Chicken with Tangy Loquat Glaze is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Grapeseed Oil, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 485.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken with Tangy Loquat Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Grapeseed Oil, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken with Tangy Loquat Glaze?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 485.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken with Tangy Loquat Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken with Tangy Loquat Glaze healthy?
- Chicken with Tangy Loquat Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 485.91 calories and 53.83 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 130.83 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.1 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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