Crispy Baked Lemonade Chicken
Tangy lemonade concentrate, black pepper, and thyme give this baked chicken a bright citrus flavor, while crushed cornflakes form a crunchy coating. Marinate it in the morning and bake it for an easy, crisp-textured dinner tonight.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Baked Lemonade Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the lemonade concentrate, salt, and pepper into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet generously with cooking spray.
- 3
Place the cornflakes in another resealable plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs. Add the thyme and mix thoroughly. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken pieces in the bag containing the cornflake crumbs and shake to coat well.
- 4
Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet so they do not touch, and spray each one lightly with cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, until the chicken juices run clear and the top is browned and crunchy. Serve hot or cold.
- Calories 388.67 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 55.58 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 34.99 g 13%
- Total Fat 3.09 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.77 mg High 47%
- Sodium 405.85 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.07 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.9 g --
- Added Sugars 3.71 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 9.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 12.64 mg Good Source 70%
- Potassium 65.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.57 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.57 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crispy Baked Lemonade Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, and Corn Flake Cereal. Each serving provides about 388.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Baked Lemonade Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Corn Flake Cereal, Dried Thyme. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Baked Lemonade Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 388.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Baked Lemonade Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Baked Lemonade Chicken healthy?
- Crispy Baked Lemonade Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 388.67 calories and 55.58 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 405.85 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.71 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Gluten and Corn, 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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