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
Lemon Chicken Breast

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
1

Method

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  1. Set a large frying pan over a medium hob and pour in the olive oil.
  2. Place the chicken breast in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
  3. Pour in the lemon juice and white wine, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for 30 seconds.
  4. Coat the butter in the flour, then add it to the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil, add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
  6. 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.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk