What is this food?
This is a mixed egg-and-chicken dish/food portion (egg plus chicken, including the yolk). It’s mainly a protein-rich food with some fats and very little carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
Egg and chicken help you feel full and support muscle repair because they provide protein. The fats also help with satiety, but this portion is high in total fat (27 g) and saturated fat (9.72 g), plus it has high cholesterol (1104 mg) and sodium (108 mg). For everyday eating, it’s best to balance it with vegetables, whole grains, and fruits and keep portions reasonable—especially if you’re watching heart health or cholesterol levels.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks: use this as a main protein for one meal, then pair with at least 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, ampalaya, broccoli).
- Keep the portion smaller if you’re also eating other fatty foods that day (like fried viands or creamy sauces).
- Choose cooking methods like boiling, grilling, or lightly sautéing instead of deep-frying.
- If you’re adding salt (soy sauce, patis, seasoning), taste first—this already has some sodium.
- Balance the plate: add 1/2 cup cooked rice or a smaller serving, plus a fruit snack if you need energy.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken egg adobo, Chicken afritada with egg, Egg and chicken sinigang, Tokwa’t manok with egg topping, Chicken relleno with egg