Dinner Tonight: Chicken with Lemon

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Dinner Tonight: Chicken with Lemon
30 min.
4
598kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious dinner option that will impress your family or guests? Look no further than this delightful Chicken with Lemon recipe! In just 30 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering dish that is not only gluten-free but also bursting with flavor. The combination of tender chicken, zesty lemon, and aromatic shallots makes for a perfect harmony of tastes that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe is incredibly versatile, making it suitable for lunch, dinner, or any special occasion. The golden-brown chicken, cooked to perfection in a rich buttery sauce, is complemented by the bright acidity of fresh lemon slices and the subtle sweetness of shallots. Each bite is a celebration of flavors that will leave you craving more.

With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this dish is not only satisfying but also a wholesome choice for a hearty meal. Pair it with a side of rice to soak up the delicious drippings from the skillet, and you have a complete meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this delightful Chicken with Lemon. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  •  chicken for another purpose cut into 2 breasts and 2 legs, back and wings saved
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • 10  optional: lemon thin
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Add butter to large 12-inch, heavy bottomed skillet set over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken pieces skin side down. Cook until skin is golden, four to five minutes. Flip pieces and cook until lightly browned on other side, about three minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in shallots, and then place lemon slices on top of chicken pieces. Cook for five minutes.
  5. Pour in wine. Cover skillet and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  6. Serve chicken with dripping from skillet. Rice wouldbe an appropriate side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories598kcal
Protein25.43%
Fat55.97%
Carbs18.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.13
Glycemic Load
5.21
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
23.186087007108%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Eriodictyol
57.67mg
Hesperetin
75.45mg
Naringenin
1.6mg
Luteolin
5.13mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
1.35mg
Quercetin
3.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:598.28kcal
29.91%
Fat:38.02g
58.49%
Saturated Fat:13.71g
85.7%
Carbohydrates:28.43g
9.48%
Net Carbohydrates:20.4g
7.42%
Sugar:8.21g
9.12%
Cholesterol:165.4mg
55.13%
Sodium:403.29mg
17.53%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.76%
100%
Protein:38.87g
77.74%
Vitamin C:147.33mg
178.58%
Vitamin B3:13.29mg
66.44%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.44%
Selenium:28.82µg
41.17%
Phosphorus:339.94mg
33.99%
Fiber:8.03g
32.13%
Vitamin B5:2.31mg
23.14%
Potassium:805.78mg
23.02%
Iron:3.6mg
19.98%
Zinc:2.76mg
18.41%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.27%
Magnesium:66.01mg
16.5%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.54%
Vitamin A:589IU
11.78%
Folate:46.77µg
11.69%
Copper:0.21mg
10.28%
Calcium:101.96mg
10.2%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.14%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.8%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.17%
Vitamin K:3.83µg
3.65%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%