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Easy Spicy Lime Chicken⏱ 160 min total
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Easy Spicy Lime Chicken

Per 1 serving · 177 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
288
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    26g
    36% of calories
  • Carbs
    8.7g
    12% of calories
  • Fat
    17g
    52% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Easy Spicy Lime Chicken (177 g) has 288 calories, with 26 g of protein, 8.7 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), Vitamin C (29% DV) and Vitamin E (20% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
163cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.1g
Net carbs
8g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.6g
5.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein52%
  • Vitamin C29%
  • Vitamin E20%
  • Niacin70%
  • Vitamin B679%
  • Pantothenic acid35%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin K12%
  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Vitamin B1210%
  • Choline18%
  • Iron10%
  • Potassium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 135 minCook 25 min
  1. 1

    Combine olive oil, fresh lime juice and zest, three-fourths of the chopped cilantro, chopped chili pepper, minced garlic, honey, salt, and chili powder in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Adjust to taste.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken breasts to a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour in the marinade, turning to coat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight for the best flavor.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 450°F and position a rack in the center. Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet or in a baking dish.

  4. 4

    Bake for about 12 minutes, flip, and continue baking 10 to 14 minutes more, until the thickest part reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

  5. 5

    Rest the chicken 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with the reserved cilantro and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A27 μg
3%
Vitamin C26 mg
29%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
20%
Vitamin K14 μg
12%
Thiamine0.1 mg
9%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin11 mg
70%
Vitamin B61 mg
79%
Folate (B9)17 μg
4%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
35%
Choline97 mg
18%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium17 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
10%
Potassium477 mg
10%
Magnesium38 mg
9%
Phosphorus256 mg
37%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0.1 mg
6%
Manganese0.1 mg
3%
Selenium26 μg
48%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene18 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene206 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.4 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.2 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats11 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.2 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 288 calories

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

  • 55min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 35min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 24min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 40min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Easy Spicy Lime Chicken?

One serving of Easy Spicy Lime Chicken (1 serving) has 288 calories, which works out to 163 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Easy Spicy Lime Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 26 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (9.1 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Easy Spicy Lime Chicken keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 12% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Easy Spicy Lime Chicken?

111 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Easy Spicy Lime Chicken?

5.5 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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