Lemon Chicken Breasts (Low Fat) Recipe

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Lemon Chicken Breasts (Low Fat)
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Directions:

  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half in the middle to create two smaller pieces; place between two sheets of plastic wrap.
  2. Pound with a mallet or a rolling pin to flatten just slightly.
  3. In a bowl combine cornstarch, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in the egg yolks and cold water.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  5. Dip/coat the chicken breasts one at a time into the cornstarch mixture.
  6. Add the chicken breasts one or two at a time to hot oil; cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5 minutes).
  7. Place the chicken on a plate.
  8. Cook any remaining chicken.
  9. Sprinkle the green onions (if using) on top of the chicken.
  10. For the lemon sauce; in a medium saucepan combine water, lemon juice, brown sugar, honey, bouillon powder and ginger; mix to combine.
  11. Cook over medium heat, stirring or whisking constantly until the sauce boils and thickens (about 4-5 minutes).
  12. Pour over the cooked chicken and garnish plate with lemon slices if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.37 Kcal (851 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.06g 8%
Cholesterol 124.22mg 41%
Sodium 678.73mg 28%
Potassium 382.72mg 8%
Total Carbs 15.1g 5%
Sugars 7.69g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 1%
Protein 25.64g 51%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 24.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.75 Kcal (426 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.53g 8%
Cholesterol 62.15mg 41%
Sodium 339.57mg 28%
Potassium 191.48mg 8%
Total Carbs 7.55g 5%
Sugars 3.85g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 1%
Protein 12.83g 51%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 8%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 12.1mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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