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Is broccoli chicken healthy?

Broccoli chicken costs about $2.84 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.
We've cooked it 2 times in our own kitchen this year.

By health goal

Lower LDL cholesterol
Neutral
It's neutral for lower LDL cholesterol: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, broccoli in broccoli chicken helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
Good fit
For weight loss, chicken breast and broccoli in broccoli chicken help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, chicken breast in broccoli chicken helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

1 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Nothing here moves LDL much either way. Add the main ingredients, like “salmon, rice, spinach”.

What goes in (per portion)

chicken breast
¼ lb
broccoli
½ head
garlic
¼ head
ginger
¼ knob
rice mix
¼ cup

Questions

Is broccoli chicken healthy?

Broccoli chicken costs about $2.84 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is broccoli chicken good for high cholesterol?

It's neutral for lower LDL cholesterol: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.

Is broccoli chicken OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, broccoli in broccoli chicken helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is broccoli chicken OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is broccoli chicken good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, chicken breast and broccoli in broccoli chicken help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is broccoli chicken high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, chicken breast in broccoli chicken helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does broccoli chicken cost to make at home?

About $2.84 a serving, or $11.35 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices, with pantry staples like soy sauce and oil counted at $0.40 a serving.

How can I make broccoli chicken healthier?

It's already in good shape. Serve it with a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli, and brown rice if you want more fiber.

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