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Easy Pan-Fried Lemon Chicken⏱ 20 min total
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Easy Pan-Fried Lemon Chicken

Per 1 serving · 130 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
173
9%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    27g
    64% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.6g
    1% of calories
  • Fat
    6.5g
    35% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Easy Pan-Fried Lemon Chicken (130 g) has 173 calories, with 27 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrates and 6.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (64% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), niacin (71% DV) and Vitamin B6 (74% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
134cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
15g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.1g
0.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein53%
  • Niacin71%
  • Vitamin B674%
  • Pantothenic acid36%
  • Phosphorus36%
  • Selenium49%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine10%
  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Vitamin B1210%
  • Choline18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Flatten the chicken breast to an even thickness using a rolling pin or meat pounder.

  2. 2

    Combine the chicken breast, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper in a ziplock bag.

  3. 3

    Optionally, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  6. 6

    Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (130 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A8 μg
1%
Vitamin C3 mg
3%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine0.1 mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin11 mg
71%
Vitamin B61 mg
74%
Folate (B9)12 μg
3%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
36%
Choline97 mg
18%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium7 mg
1%
Iron0.5 mg
6%
Potassium404 mg
9%
Magnesium34 mg
8%
Phosphorus252 mg
36%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper0 mg
4%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium27 μg
49%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene0.5 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid4 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 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 173 calories

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

  • 33min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 21min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 14min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 24min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Easy Pan-Fried Lemon Chicken?

One serving of Easy Pan-Fried Lemon Chicken (1 serving) has 173 calories, which works out to 134 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Easy Pan-Fried Lemon Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 64% of its calories come from protein (15 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Easy Pan-Fried Lemon Chicken keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.

How much sodium is in Easy Pan-Fried Lemon Chicken?

344 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Easy Pan-Fried Lemon Chicken?

0.2 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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