Lemon Chicken with Olives

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
12%
Lemon Chicken with Olives
20 min.
4
198kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both healthy and satisfying? Look no further than this delightful Lemon Chicken with Olives! Perfectly suited for those following gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP diets, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it an ideal choice for a family lunch or a cozy dinner with friends. The combination of tender, juicy chicken breasts, zesty lemon, and briny olives creates a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite is a refreshing explosion of citrus and savory goodness, making it a standout main course.

With only 198 calories per serving, this Lemon Chicken with Olives is a guilt-free option that doesn’t compromise on taste. The high protein content ensures you’ll feel full and satisfied, while the healthy fats from the olives and olive oil add richness without the heaviness. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

So, grab your broiler pan and get ready to impress your family and friends with this vibrant and flavorful dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • slices optional: lemon thin
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon lemon pepper salt-free
  • 0.3 cup olives ripe sliced
  • 1.3 lb chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • teaspoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Starting at thickest edge of each chicken breast, cut horizontally almost to opposite side. Open cut chicken breast so its an even thickness.
  2. In small bowl, mix oil and lemon juice.
  3. Drizzle over both sides of chicken breasts.
  4. Sprinkle both sides with lemon-and-pepper seasoning.
  5. Place on rack in broiler pan.
  6. Broil with tops 4 inches from heat about 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Top with olives and lemon slices during last 2 minutes of broiling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories198kcal
Protein62.9%
Fat33.88%
Carbs3.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.38
Glycemic Load
0.18
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
14.442173763462%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.68mg
Hesperetin
2.5mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:197.83kcal
9.89%
Fat:7.26g
11.17%
Saturated Fat:1.33g
8.31%
Carbohydrates:1.55g
0.52%
Net Carbohydrates:0.94g
0.34%
Sugar:0.32g
0.35%
Cholesterol:90.72mg
30.24%
Sodium:296.33mg
12.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.32g
60.64%
Vitamin B3:14.82mg
74.1%
Selenium:45.49µg
64.99%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.65%
Phosphorus:300.22mg
30.02%
Vitamin B5:2.05mg
20.47%
Potassium:548.18mg
15.66%
Magnesium:39.42mg
9.86%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.54%
Vitamin C:6.86mg
8.32%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.45%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.58%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.31%
Vitamin K:5.36µg
5.1%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.72%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.38%
Iron:0.66mg
3.67%
Copper:0.06mg
2.91%
Fiber:0.61g
2.45%
Folate:7.53µg
1.88%
Vitamin A:80.18IU
1.6%
Calcium:15.73mg
1.57%