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Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken⏱ 45 min total
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Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken

Per 1 serving · 183 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
196
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    29g
    61% of calories
  • Carbs
    4.2g
    9% of calories
  • Fat
    6.6g
    31% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken (183 g) has 196 calories, with 29 g of protein, 4.2 g of carbohydrates and 6.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (61% of calories). It is high in protein (59% DV), riboflavin (b2) (20% DV) and niacin (77% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 90% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
107cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
15g
Net carbs
4g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.4g
1.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein59%
  • Riboflavin (B2)20%
  • Niacin77%
  • Vitamin B678%
  • Pantothenic acid37%
  • Choline20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C13%
  • Thiamine11%
  • Vitamin B1210%
  • Iron16%
  • Potassium10%
  • Magnesium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium90%
  • Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 30 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, and black pepper. Pour the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag, add the chicken, seal, and massage to coat. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.

  3. 3

    Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate and position it about 4 inches from the heat source.

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (183 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A8 μg
1%
Vitamin C12 mg
13%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K3 μg
2%
Thiamine0.1 mg
11%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin12 mg
77%
Vitamin B61 mg
78%
Folate (B9)23 μg
6%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
37%
Choline109 mg
20%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium15 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
16%
Potassium489 mg
10%
Magnesium48 mg
11%
Phosphorus291 mg
42%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0.1 mg
10%
Manganese0.2 mg
10%
Selenium26 μg
48%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.3 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene1 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0.3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.3 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.3 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 196 calories

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

  • 37min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 24min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 16min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 28min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken?

One serving of Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken (1 serving) has 196 calories, which works out to 107 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 29 g of protein per serving, and 61% of its calories come from protein (15 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 9% of calories.

How much sodium is in Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken?

2062 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken?

1.4 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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