Oven Fried Lemonade Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Oven Fried Lemonade Chicken
105 min.
6
210kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and dairy-free chicken recipe that's both healthy and delicious? Look no further than this Oven Fried Lemonade Chicken! This unique dish combines the zesty flavor of lemonade with the crispy goodness of oven-fried chicken, all without the need for dairy products. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend treat, this recipe is both easy to make and packed with flavor.

Say goodbye to your usual chicken recipes and hello to a delightful twist that promises to impress your family and friends. With a lemonade marinade that infuses the chicken with a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness, and a cornflake crust that achieves a surprisingly satisfying crunch, this Oven Fried Lemonade Chicken is a game-changer.

Ready in just under 2 hours, including marinating time, this recipe serves six and offers a delightful mix of macronutrients. Each serving comes in at around 210 calories, with a balanced breakdown of 47.33% protein, 13.72% fat, and 38.95% carbohydrates. Whether you're watching your diet or simply looking to try something new, this Oven Fried Lemonade Chicken is sure to become a new favorite.

Gather your ingredients and equipment, and let's get cooking! Your taste buds are in for a treat with this easy-to-follow, dairy-free, and utterly delicious Oven Fried Lemonade Chicken recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cornflakes 
  • teaspoon thyme dried crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • ounce lemonade concentrate frozen thawed canned
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Pour the lemonade concentrate, salt, and pepper into a resealable plastic bag.
  2. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet generously with cooking spray.
  4. Place the cornflakes in another resealable plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs.
  5. Add the thyme, and mix thoroughly.
  6. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  7. Place the chicken pieces into the bag containing the cornflake crumbs and shake to coat well.
  8. Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet so they don't touch, and spray each one lightly with cooking spray.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, until chicken juices run clear, and the top is browned and crunchy.
  10. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories210kcal
Protein47.33%
Fat13.72%
Carbs38.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.33
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.898695650308%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:210.25kcal
10.51%
Fat:3.17g
4.88%
Saturated Fat:0.66g
4.14%
Carbohydrates:20.25g
6.75%
Net Carbohydrates:19.83g
7.21%
Sugar:13.28g
14.76%
Cholesterol:72.32mg
24.11%
Sodium:571.8mg
24.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.61g
49.22%
Vitamin B3:13.08mg
65.4%
Selenium:36.87µg
52.67%
Vitamin B6:0.98mg
48.94%
Phosphorus:247.02mg
24.7%
Vitamin B5:1.66mg
16.61%
Iron:2.69mg
14.96%
Potassium:453.92mg
12.97%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.96%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.52%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.6%
Magnesium:34.76mg
8.69%
Vitamin C:6.62mg
8.03%
Folate:31.98µg
7.99%
Zinc:0.75mg
5%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.39%
Vitamin A:166.16IU
3.32%
Vitamin K:3.41µg
3.25%
Copper:0.05mg
2.6%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.43%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.75%
Fiber:0.42g
1.68%
Calcium:12.11mg
1.21%
Source:Allrecipes