⏱ 30 min total

Lemon Chicken with Broccoli

Name: Lemon Chicken with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp All-purpose flour; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; 3 oz Chicken breast; ½ tsp Olive oil; ⅜ cup Chicken broth; ½ tsp Garlic; ⅝ cup chopped Broccoli; ½ tsp Lemon zest; ½ tbsp Parsley; ¼ tbsp Lemon juice

Per 1 serving · 247 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

166

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
22g
53% of calories
Carbs
8.3g
20% of calories
Fat
5g
27% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Lemon Chicken with Broccoli (247 g) has 166 calories, with 22 g of protein, 8.3 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (53% of calories). It is high in protein (44% DV), Vitamin C (61% DV) and Vitamin K (76% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 30% and 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

67cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

13g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.7g

1.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein44%
Vitamin C61%
Vitamin K76%
Riboflavin (B2)21%
Niacin55%
Vitamin B663%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine12%
Folate (B9)12%
Choline15%
Iron13%
Potassium11%
Manganese10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium30%
Cholesterol21%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
On a plate, combine 1 1/2 Tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper; add chicken and turn to coat.
2
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; remove to a plate.
3
Put 1 cup broth and garlic in the same skillet; bring to a boil over high heat, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add broccoli; cover and cook 1 minute.
4
In a small cup, stir together remaining 1/2 cup broth, 1/2 Tbsp flour, and 1/4 tsp salt; add to skillet and bring to a simmer over low heat.
5
Cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in chicken and lemon zest; heat through.
6
Remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice; toss to coat. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (247 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	32 μg	4%
Vitamin C	55 mg	61%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	9%
Vitamin K	91 μg	76%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	12%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	21%
Niacin	9 mg	55%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	63%
Folate (B9)	48 μg	12%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	8%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	32%
Choline	83 mg	15%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	41 mg	4%
Iron	1 mg	13%
Potassium	508 mg	11%
Magnesium	39 mg	9%
Phosphorus	230 mg	33%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.1 mg	8%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	23 μg	41%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	14 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	303 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	0.4 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.3 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0.1 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	6 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 166 calories

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

31min
Walking (3.5 mph)
20min
Cycling (moderate)
14min
Running (6 mph)
23min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemon Chicken with Broccoli?

One serving of Lemon Chicken with Broccoli (1 serving) has 166 calories, which works out to 67 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lemon Chicken with Broccoli high in protein?

Yes. It has 22 g of protein per serving, and 53% of its calories come from protein (13 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Lemon Chicken with Broccoli keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lemon Chicken with Broccoli?

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

How much sugar is in Lemon Chicken with Broccoli?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (247 g)

Calories166

% Daily Value*

Total fat 5g	6%
Saturated fat 0.8g	4%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Sodium 683mg	30%
Total carbohydrate 8.3g	3%
Dietary fiber 1.7g	6%
Total sugars 1.5g
Protein 22g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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