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Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast⏱ 50 min total
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Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast

Per 1 serving · 130 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
179
9%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    27g
    62% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.8g
    2% of calories
  • Fat
    7g
    37% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast (130 g) has 179 calories, with 27 g of protein, 0.8 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (62% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), niacin (71% DV) and Vitamin B6 (75% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
138cal
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 B675%
  • 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 35 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through and no longer pink.

  3. 3

    Enjoy!

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 K3 μg
2%
Thiamine0.1 mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin11 mg
71%
Vitamin B61 mg
75%
Folate (B9)12 μg
3%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
36%
Choline97 mg
18%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium9 mg
1%
Iron0.5 mg
6%
Potassium406 mg
9%
Magnesium34 mg
8%
Phosphorus253 mg
36%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper0 mg
4%
Manganese0 mg
2%
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 carotene1 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 fats4 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 179 calories

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

  • 34min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 22min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 15min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 25min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast?

One serving of Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast (1 serving) has 179 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast high in protein?

Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 62% of its calories come from protein (15 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 2% of calories.

How much sodium is in Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast?

220 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast?

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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