Lemon Chicken Breast
Chicken breast cooked in a lemon and white wine sauce, served with green beans.
- Total time
- 20min
- 10 prep, 10 cook
- Per serving
- 549kcal
- 41 g protein
- Difficulty
- Simple
- Ingredients
- £2.92
- average cost
- High Protein

Nutrition per serving
This Lemon Chicken Breast recipe contains 549 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 41g of protein, 11g of carbohydrates, and 38g of fat, making it high in protein.
549kcal
Protein41g30% of calories
Carbs11g8% of calories
Fat38g63% of calories
- Fibre
- 4.3g
- Sugar
- 4.2g
- Saturated fat
- 10.1g
- Salt
- 1.7g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 6 done- Set a large frying pan over a medium hob and pour in the olive oil.
- Place the chicken breast in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- Pour in the lemon juice and white wine, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for 30 seconds.
- Coat the butter in the flour, then add it to the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil, add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
- Arrange the green beans on a plate, set the chicken on top, and spoon the sauce over.
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Lemon Chicken Breast: questions
- How long does it take to make Lemon Chicken Breast?
- This recipe takes 20 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
- Is Lemon Chicken Breast suitable for meal prep?
- Lemon Chicken Breast is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 41g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Lemon Chicken Breast?
- The key ingredients are Olive Oil, Chicken Breast, Lemon Juice. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
- Is Lemon Chicken Breast healthy?
- This recipe contains 549 calories per serving with 41g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
- What diets is Lemon Chicken Breast suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 41g of protein per serving.
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