Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Lemon Pepper Chicken

Shred and use it chicken tacos, but it can also be left whole and eaten with veggies and a side salad.

Yields:

6 servings

Prep Time:

60 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish
Lunch

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

Directions

  • Place the chicken in a gallon size zip lock bag. Add the lemon juice and marinate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
  • Place chicken in a 9x13" baking dish. Pour the lemon juice from the bag on top of the chicken.
  • Cut the butter into 4 pieces. Add to baking dish. Sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning evenly on top of chicken.
  • Cover with foil and bake 30-35 minutes, or until juices run clear.
  • Remove dish from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Take the chicken and place in a medium size bowl and using two forks shred. Serve in taco shells.
  • Note: if you think the chicken seems a little dry you can pour some of the lemon butter juice from the pan into the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 168
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 7.48g
    % Daily Value 10%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.779g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.257g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.661g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 65mg
    % Daily Value 22%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 424mg
    % Daily Value 18%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 3.51g
    % Daily Value 1%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 0.2g
      % Daily Value 1%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 0.98g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 21.45g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 4mcg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 21mg
    % Daily Value 23%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 1mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 22%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 226mg
    % Daily Value 5%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 168 KCal
  • Fat 7.48 g
  • Carbs 3.51 g
  • Protein 21.45 g

There are 168 calories in 1 serving of Lemon Pepper Chicken.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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