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Is peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes healthy?

Peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes costs about $2.65 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

By health goal

Lower LDL
Good fit
For lower LDL, sweet potato in peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, greek yogurt in peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes 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, and sweet potato and greek yogurt help. 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, greek yogurt in peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, chicken thigh and greek yogurt in peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Allergies and diets

Contains: milk / dairy (greek yogurt)
Vegetarian
No
No: it has chicken thigh.
Vegan
No
No: it has chicken thigh and greek yogurt.
Gluten-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.
Dairy-free
With a swap
With a swap: coconut yogurt for the greek yogurt.
Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

2 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
Helps your LDL
sweet potato
Fruit and vegetable fiber.
Mayo Clinic

What goes in (per portion)

chicken thigh
¼ lb
sweet potato
½
lime
½
cilantro
¼ bunch
garlic
0 head
jalapeño
½
greek yogurt
¼ cup
cumin
½ tsp
We usually serve it with spinach, green beans.

Questions

Is peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes healthy?

Peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes costs about $2.65 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL, sweet potato in peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, greek yogurt in peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and sweet potato and greek yogurt help. 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 peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, greek yogurt in peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, chicken thigh and greek yogurt in peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes cost to make at home?

About $2.65 a serving, or $10.60 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.

How can I make peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes 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.

Is peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes gluten-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.

Is peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes vegetarian?

No: it has chicken thigh.

Is peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes dairy-free?

With a swap: coconut yogurt for the greek yogurt.

What allergens are in peruvian-style chicken thighs with sweet potatoes?

Its ingredients have milk / dairy (greek yogurt). Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.

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