Microwave Lemon Chicken

Name: Microwave Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler/fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; garlic powder to taste; pepper to taste

Chicken

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Juicy lemon chicken pieces cooked quickly in the microwave, bursting with citrus flavor and seasoned perfectly for a speedy, flavorful meal suitable for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients

1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler/fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces ⓘ
1/2 cup lemon juice ⓘ
1 1/2 tsp. salt ⓘ
garlic powder to taste ⓘ
pepper to taste ⓘ

Instructions

In a 10-inch square microwave dish, place chicken pieces with skin side down.
Pour 1/4 cup lemon juice over the chicken.
Cover and microwave on roast setting for 10 minutes.
Turn chicken over; add remaining lemon juice and seasonings with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
Cover and microwave on roast setting for 9 to 11 minutes or until chicken is tender.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

125 kcal 6% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV

Total Fat 4.8g 6% DV

Carbs 13.8g 5% DV

Fiber 1.5g 5% DV

Sugar 2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10094mg 100% DV

Potassium 209.8mg 4% DV

Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 8mcg 1% DV

Vitamin C 20.7mg 23% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 21mg 2% DV

Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

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

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