⏱ 30 min totalSpicy Basil Lemon Chicken
Per 1 serving · 240 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein39g54% of calories
- Carbs7.4g10% of calories
- Fat12g36% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Spicy Basil Lemon Chicken (240 g) has 283 calories, with 39 g of protein, 7.4 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (54% of calories). It is high in protein (79% DV), Vitamin C (48% DV) and Vitamin K (24% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 41% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein79%
- Vitamin C48%
- Vitamin K24%
- Riboflavin (B2)26%
- Niacin103%
- Vitamin B6113%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Vitamin E13%
- Thiamine16%
- Vitamin B1215%
- Iron16%
- Potassium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol41%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tbsp Olive oil
1 cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄½ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
6 oz Chicken breast- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
½ fruit without seeds Lemon
¼ cup leaves, whole Basil
Directions
- 1
Set the oven to broil and position a rack in the upper third.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat, stir in red pepper flakes, and set aside.
- 3
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Pour the garlic-infused oil over the chicken and turn to coat. Cover with lemon slices.
- 4
Broil the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a rack and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 5
Serve garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (240 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 29 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 44 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 29 μg | 24% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Niacin | 16 mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 113% |
| Folate (B9) | 19 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 54% |
| Choline | 141 mg | 26% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 58 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 59 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 378 mg | 54% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 39 μg | 71% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 189 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 12 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 283 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 54minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 24minRunning (6 mph)
- 40minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spicy Basil Lemon Chicken?
One serving of Spicy Basil Lemon Chicken (1 serving) has 283 calories, which works out to 118 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spicy Basil Lemon Chicken high in protein?
Yes. It has 39 g of protein per serving, and 54% of its calories come from protein (14 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Spicy Basil Lemon Chicken keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 5 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 10% of calories.
How much sodium is in Spicy Basil Lemon Chicken?
118 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Spicy Basil Lemon Chicken?
0 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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