⏱ 47 min total

Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime

Name: Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 drumstick, bone removed Chicken drumstick; ¼ dash Salt; ¾ tbsp Dijon mustard; ¼ tbsp Mayonnaise; ¼ fruit Lime; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; ³⁄₁₆ tsp, ground White pepper; ¼ tsp Parsley

Per 1 serving · 179 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

278

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
27g
40% of calories
Carbs
3.4g
5% of calories
Fat
17g
55% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly
✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime (179 g) has 278 calories, with 27 g of protein, 3.4 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (54% DV), riboflavin (b2) (22% DV) and niacin (45% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 21%, 20% and 45% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

155cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

9.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein54%
Riboflavin (B2)22%
Niacin45%
Vitamin B640%
Vitamin B1232%
Pantothenic acid31%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine13%
Choline15%
Iron18%
Copper14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium21%
Saturated fat20%
Cholesterol45%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 12 minCook 35 min

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rinse the chicken drumsticks and pat them dry. Place them in a large bowl and season generously with salt.
2
In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, and ground pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
3
Spray a large baking pan with non-stick spray. Arrange the chicken in a single layer and sprinkle with dried parsley. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, then broil briefly until golden brown. Serve with the pan juices drizzled over.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (179 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	22 μg	2%
Vitamin C	6 mg	6%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin K	11 μg	9%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	22%
Niacin	7 mg	45%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	40%
Folate (B9)	7 μg	2%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	32%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	31%
Choline	82 mg	15%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	28 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	18%
Potassium	348 mg	7%
Magnesium	34 mg	8%
Phosphorus	256 mg	37%
Zinc	3 mg	26%
Copper	0.1 mg	14%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	33 μg	61%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.3 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	7 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	21 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.3 g	—
Total omega 6	4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 278 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

53min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
39min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime?

One serving of Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime (1 serving) has 278 calories, which works out to 155 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime high in protein?

Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 40% of its calories come from protein (9.8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.

How much sodium is in Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime?

487 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime?

0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (179 g)

Calories278

% Daily Value*

Total fat 17g	21%
Saturated fat 4g	20%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 136mg	45%
Sodium 487mg	21%
Total carbohydrate 3.4g	1%
Dietary fiber 1g	4%
Total sugars 0.3g
Protein 27g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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