Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce⏱ 30 min total

Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce

Per 1 serving · 300 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
590
30%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    58g
    40% of calories
  • Carbs
    13g
    9% of calories
  • Fat
    33g
    51% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce (300 g) has 590 calories, with 58 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in protein (115% DV), Vitamin A (21% DV) and Vitamin E (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 69% and 92% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
197cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.8g
Net carbs
12g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.8g
1.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein115%
  • Vitamin A21%
  • Vitamin E20%
  • Thiamine32%
  • Riboflavin (B2)41%
  • Niacin149%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Folate (B9)12%
  • Potassium18%
  • Magnesium18%
  • Zinc19%
  • Copper17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat69%
  • Cholesterol92%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Pound raw chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Coat chicken breasts with egg, and dip in bread crumbs. Place on a wire rack, and allow to dry for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a platter, and keep warm.

  3. 3

    Drain grease from the skillet, and squeeze in lime juice. Cook over low heat until it boils. Add butter, and stir until melted. Season with chives and dill. Spoon sauce over chicken, and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (300 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A188 μg
21%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D1 μg
4%
Vitamin E3 mg
20%
Vitamin K8 μg
7%
Thiamine0.4 mg
32%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
41%
Niacin24 mg
149%
Vitamin B62 mg
152%
Folate (B9)49 μg
12%
Vitamin B121 μg
31%
Pantothenic acid4 mg
78%
Choline247 mg
45%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium62 mg
6%
Iron2 mg
26%
Potassium857 mg
18%
Magnesium77 mg
18%
Phosphorus570 mg
81%
Zinc2 mg
19%
Copper0.1 mg
17%
Manganese0.2 mg
9%
Selenium63 μg
115%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine4 g—
Aspartic acid5 g—
Beta carotene41 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose0.4 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.4 g—
Glutamic acid9 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine3 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine5 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine5 g—
Maltose0.4 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats12 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol185 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch11 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine3 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan1 g—
Tyrosine2 g—
Valine3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 590 calories

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

  • 112min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 71min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 49min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 83min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce?

One serving of Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce (1 serving) has 590 calories, which works out to 197 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce high in protein?

Yes. It has 58 g of protein per serving, and 40% of its calories come from protein (9.8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 9% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce?

264 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce?

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

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