Spicy Basil Lemon Chicken
1 serving of spicy basil lemon chicken contains 299 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 9% carbs, 35% fat, and 56% protein. This is a good source of protein (76% of your Daily Value), potassium (15% of your Daily Value), and vitamin b6 (121% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
Ingredients
Crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp or 0.6g
Directions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic cloves and cook for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Remove from the heat, add red pepper flakes, and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in a large baking dish (or cast-iron skillet). Add garlic-infused oil and turn the chicken to coat. Cover with lemon slices.
- Set the oven to broil and place a rack in the upper third of the oven. Cook the chicken for about 15 to 20 minutes (or until the temperature registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.) Cooking time depends on how big the chicken breasts are and how hot your oven is.
- Once cooked, transfer to a rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of spicy basil lemon chicken (253g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 | |
| Fats | 12g | 15% |
| Saturated fats | 2g | 10% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7g | 3% |
| Net carbs | 4g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 10% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | |
| Protein | 43g | |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 189μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 153mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 28% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 21μg | 5% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 62mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 18mg | 112% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3mg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 58% |
| Retinol | 13μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 42μg | 77% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.2mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A IU | 379IU | |
| Vitamin A | 30μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4μg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2mg | 121% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Vitamin D IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 29μg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 12% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 0.1g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 4g | |
| Cystine | 0.4g | |
| Glutamic acid | 6g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 4g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 2g | |
| Threonine | 2g | |
| Tryptophan | 1g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |
