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Piri Piri chicken breasts
Piri Piri chicken breasts by Tesco provides 142 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 20.1 g of protein. That is 65% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Microwave meals category and comes in a 445g pack. Contains: chicken, gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 190 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | 270 kcal | 139 | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 12 g | 15% | 5.7 +10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 3.4 g | 17% | 2.1 −15% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.9 g | 1.7 g | 1% | 14.2 −94% |
| Total sugars | 0.8 g | 1.5 g | 2.3 −65% | |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g | 1.5 g | 3% | 0.8 |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 1.1 g | 4% | 1.7 −64% |
| Protein | 20.1 g | 38.2 g | 76% | 6.9 +191% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 3.4 g | 0.8 +126% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1990 Microwave meals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other microwave meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Chicken (93%), Piri Piri Marinade (Water, Sugar, Salt, Cornflour, Malt Vinegar (Barley), Lemon Oil, Spice Extracts (Capsicum Extract, Cumin Extract, Pimento Extract), Smoked Salt, Sunflower Oil, Garlic Oil, Coriander Leaf), Sugar, Salt, Spices, Potato Starch, Malted Barley Extract (contains Wheat, Oats, Rye), Colour (Paprika Extract), Citric Acid, Sunflower Oil, Parsley, Garlic, Stabiliser (Guar Gum), Smoked Salt, Onion, Chilli Extract
- Allergens
- ChickenGluten
- May contain traces
- Gluten
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 445g
- Serving size
- 190 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5052320400751
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Piri Piri chicken breasts?
Piri Piri chicken breasts contains 142 kcal per 100 g and about 270 kcal per serving (190 g).
How much sugar is in Piri Piri chicken breasts?
Piri Piri chicken breasts has 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Piri Piri chicken breasts healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Piri Piri chicken breasts vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Piri Piri chicken breasts contain?
According to the label data it contains: Chicken, Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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