Crunchy Lemon Chicken

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Crunchy Lemon Chicken offers a delightful combination of crispy cereal coating and zesty lemon flavor, perfect for a healthy and flavorful main dish. Its light crunch and tangy notes make it suitable for family dinners or entertaining guests seeking a tasty, low-fat option.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Bran Flakes, crushed
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel
  • 6 boneless chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. Mix crushed Bran Flakes and lemon peel in a shallow dish.
  2. Dip each chicken breast in beaten egg white, then coat with the cereal mixture.
  3. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 13 x 9-inch pan sprayed with no-fat spray.
  4. Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

240 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.9g 18% DV
Total Fat 5g 6% DV
Carbs 45.6g 17% DV
Fiber 6.5g 23% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 277.3mg 12% DV
Potassium 289.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 32.4mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 111mg 9% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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