Simple Lemon Herb Chicken⏱ 30 min total

Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

Per 1 serving · 145 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
202
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    26g
    52% of calories
  • Carbs
    1.8g
    4% of calories
  • Fat
    9.8g
    45% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Simple Lemon Herb Chicken (145 g) has 202 calories, with 26 g of protein, 1.8 g of carbohydrates and 9.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (52% of calories). It is high in protein (51% DV), Vitamin K (21% DV) and niacin (68% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
139cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
13g
Net carbs
2g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.2g
0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein51%
  • Vitamin K21%
  • Niacin68%
  • Vitamin B672%
  • Pantothenic acid35%
  • Phosphorus35%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C12%
  • Vitamin E11%
  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Vitamin B1210%
  • Choline17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Squeeze half of the lemon juice over the chicken breasts. Season with salt to taste and let sit while you heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.

  2. 2

    When the oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet. As you sauté the chicken, add the remaining lemon juice, pepper to taste, and oregano. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F and the juices run clear.

  3. 3

    Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (145 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A13 μg
1%
Vitamin C11 mg
12%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
11%
Vitamin K26 μg
21%
Thiamine0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin11 mg
68%
Vitamin B61 mg
72%
Folate (B9)17 μg
4%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
35%
Choline95 mg
17%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium11 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
7%
Potassium412 mg
9%
Magnesium34 mg
8%
Phosphorus244 mg
35%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper0 mg
5%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium26 μg
47%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene65 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0.3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.1 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 202 calories

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

  • 38min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 24min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 17min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 28min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Simple Lemon Herb Chicken?

One serving of Simple Lemon Herb Chicken (1 serving) has 202 calories, which works out to 139 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Simple Lemon Herb Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 26 g of protein per serving, and 52% of its calories come from protein (13 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Simple Lemon Herb Chicken keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.

How much sodium is in Simple Lemon Herb Chicken?

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

How much sugar is in Simple Lemon Herb Chicken?

0.6 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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