Lemon Garlic Chicken
Lemon garlic chicken pairs tender chicken breasts with buttery richness, bright lemon juice, and a generous seasoning of garlic, salt, and black pepper. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, it makes a satisfying weeknight meal when you want something flavorful without a long cooking time.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon Garlic Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place it in the melted butter. Cook the chicken, flipping frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle garlic powder over the chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken, sprinkle the remaining garlic powder over the second side, and cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour lemon juice over each side of the chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 354.49 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 54.82 g Good Source 110%
- Carbohydrate 8.22 g 3%
- Total Fat 11.47 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 5.39 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.65 mg High 54%
- Sodium 149.69 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 80.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 3.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 19.43 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Garlic Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 354.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon Garlic Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, Lemon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon Garlic Chicken?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon Garlic Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lemon Garlic Chicken healthy?
- Lemon Garlic Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 354.49 calories and 54.82 g of protein, or 110% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 149.69 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.39 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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