Lemon Pepper Chicken, Version I
Chicken breast sautéed in butter is brightened with fresh lemon juice and a generous amount of ground black pepper. The result is a simple, buttery dish with a sharp citrus lift and peppery warmth, well suited to a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon Pepper Chicken, Version I, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 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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- 40
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a small skillet. Season the skillet with pepper, then lay the chicken breast onto the pepper. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken, then season with the remaining pepper.
- 2
Sauté the chicken breast for about 5 to 7 minutes, then turn it over, squeeze lemon juice over the other side, and sauté for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Calories 346.57 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 53.68 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 6.5 g 2%
- Total Fat 11.7 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 5.51 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.63 mg High 54%
- Sodium 117.42 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.29 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 0.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.31 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 134.95 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 2.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- 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 🥛
About This Recipe
Lemon Pepper Chicken, Version I is made with 4 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 346.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon Pepper Chicken, Version I made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, Lemon Juice. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon Pepper Chicken, Version I?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon Pepper Chicken, Version I easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Lemon Pepper Chicken, Version I healthy?
- Lemon Pepper Chicken, Version I has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 346.57 calories and 53.68 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 117.42 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.51 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Milk, 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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