Lemon Buttermilk Chicken Recipe


Submitted by josephino

Makes 4 servings


A nice, simple way to prepare boneless, skinless chicken breasts. The lemon and buttermilk tenderize the chicken and add a nice tang.

Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tbsp. Lemon juice, (Juice of half a lemon)
1 tbsp lemon zest
16 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions
  1. Combine buttermilk, lemon and lemon zest in a glass baking dish or in a large resealable bag.

  2. Add chicken. Turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

  3. Preheat broiler.

  4. Coat broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray.

  5. Broil chicken breasts 5-6 minutes per side, or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees.

Categories

Chicken, Main Dish, American, Broil

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 151.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
114
Calories from Fat
6
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
0.7g
1%
Saturated Fat
0.1g
0%
Cholesterol
61mg
20%
Sodium
271mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates
2.1g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0.1g
0%
Sugars
1.6g
Protein
23.9g
Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 4% • Iron 4%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
95% confidence
D+ 		  Good points
  • Very low in saturated fat
    		•    Bad points
  • High in cholesterol
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