⏱ 50 min totalEasy Lemon Chicken Thighs
Per 1 serving · 152 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g18% of calories
- Carbs5.8g7% of calories
- Fat29g75% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Easy Lemon Chicken Thighs (152 g) has 343 calories, with 16 g of protein, 5.8 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), Vitamin C (29% DV) and niacin (28% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein32%
- Vitamin C29%
- Niacin28%
- Vitamin B629%
- Vitamin B1224%
- Iron20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E15%
- Vitamin K16%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Zinc12%
- Copper15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat31%
- Cholesterol31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh
¹⁄₁₆ cup Olive oil
1 cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
¼ tsp, ground Oregano- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp, ground Thyme
¼ fruit without seeds Lemon
¼ lemon yields Lemon juice
¼ lemon Lemon zest
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- 3
Place the chicken thighs skin side up in a cast iron skillet.
- 4
Toss the lemon wedges in the leftover marinade and arrange them between the chicken pieces in the skillet.
- 5
Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is browned and crispy.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (152 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 23 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 26 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 19 μg | 16% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 45 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 44 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 159 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 33% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 13 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 16 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 22 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 343 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 65minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 41minCycling (moderate)
- 29minRunning (6 mph)
- 48minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Easy Lemon Chicken Thighs?
One serving of Easy Lemon Chicken Thighs (1 serving) has 343 calories, which works out to 226 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Easy Lemon Chicken Thighs high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Easy Lemon Chicken Thighs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 7% of calories.
How much sodium is in Easy Lemon Chicken Thighs?
369 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Easy Lemon Chicken Thighs?
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.
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