Savour the straightforward pleasure of Seared Golden Seasoned Lemon Chicken Breasts, where juicy chicken meets a zesty burst of citrus. Each bite offers tender, golden chicken infused with bright lemon flavours, making it a satisfying and refreshing option for your meal. This dish is an easy choice, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Paired with a luscious Carrot Basil Sauce, this chicken takes on a whole new level of taste. The sweet carrots and fragrant basil complement the zesty lemon, creating a vibrant sauce that adds a delightful pop of colour and flavour to your plate.
Jump to:
Calories in Lemon Chicken with Carrot Basil Sauce
This recipe serves 2 and is 246 calories per serving
If you're looking for more recipes within the same calorie range, you'll find an abundance of options in my dedicated collection of 200+ calorie recipes.
If you're following a calorie-controlled diet or a healthy eating plan, it's important to calculate your daily calorie intake using a reliable calorie calculator. Please note that the calorie counts provided are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes. Personalizing your calculations is essential to meet your individual needs. By using a calorie calculator, you can make informed choices and stay on track with your dietary goals.
See the recipe card for full nutritional estimation.
Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Homemade Carrot Soup: Use 240ml of homemade carrot soup for the sauce. For the recipe, click on the link provided.
- Fresh Basil: A handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped, adds a fragrant touch to the dish.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Essential for seasoning, adjust to taste.
- Lemon: Use the zest and juice of half a lemon to brighten the flavours of the dish.
- Chicken Breasts: Two small chicken breasts, butterflied in half to create two thin fillets for even cooking.
- Olive Oil: A couple of teaspoons of olive oil to enhance flavour for the marinade
- Olive Oil Spray: For lightly coating the pan to prevent sticking.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions
Side Dish Suggestions
Pair your Seared Golden Seasoned Lemon Chicken Breasts with these delicious sides:
- Brown Rice: A wholesome and nutty option that complements the chicken beautifully.
- Steamed Broccoli: Lightly steamed for a crisp texture, adding a pop of colour to your plate.
- Quinoa: This protein-packed grain offers a slightly nutty flavour and fluffy texture.
- Roasted Vegetables: A mix of seasonal veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots roasted until tender.
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Creamy and comforting, these potatoes balance the brightness of the lemon chicken.
- Mixed Green Salad: A fresh salad with baby greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a light vinaigrette adds a refreshing crunch.
Feel free to mix and match these sides for a delicious and balanced meal!
More Low Calories Chicken Recipes
Looking for some more chicken recipes? check out these:
See more Chicken Recipes →
or if you would like more recipe ideas - head on over to the FULL RECIPE INDEX where you will find over 900 delicious recipes with calories and you can search by meal type, ingredients, course, diet and more.
All recipes on Slimming Eats have estimated nutritional information for your convenience.
LET'S CONNECT!!
Come and follow me on:
You can also Subscribe to Slimming Eats so that you never miss any new updates.
Need some support on your weight loss journey? Maybe you need advice or tips on a recipe, or just general meal ideas.
Come join the friendly and supportive Slimming Eats Community on Facebook.
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, Rate It and Tag us in your Photos @SLIMMINGEATS on INSTAGRAM
Recipe Card
Lemon Chicken with Carrot Basil Sauce
Lemon Chicken Breasts, where juicy chicken meets a zesty burst of citrus topped with a delicious carrot basil sauce.
Ingredients
- 240ml (1 cup) of homemade carrot soup - for the sauce click on link for recipe
- handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
- salt and black pepper
- zest and juice of half a lemon
- 2 small chicken breasts (180g/6.3oz each), each butterflied in half to create two thin fillets.
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Add the soup to a small saucepan and heat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Mix together the lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil
- Add the chicken to the mixture and marinate for 30 minutes, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
- Spray a frying pan with olive oil spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the pan and fry until golden on each side and cooked through.
- Stir the some of the fresh basil into the soup and reserve the rest to garnish.
- Serve the sauce over the chicken, garnish with the reserved basil.
- Enjoy with your choice of sides.
Notes
Please see below for full nutritional info and additional details about recipe:
- Calories - scroll down to nutritional info box
- WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs - due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
- Dairy Free Friendly
- ❄️ Freezer Friendly
Please do not copy or paste full recipes or post screenshots of any content from Slimming Eats to any social media or website, as it is strictly prohibited.
All images and content on Slimming Eats are copyright protected.
If you wish to share this recipe, then please do so by using the share buttons provided at top of this post.
Nutritional information etc are an estimate and are to be used for informational purposes only. Ingredients can vary in values from brand to brand and therefore it would be impossible to give accurate information. It is always advised that you calculate values yourself by the ingredients you use and the tools provided to you as a member of the programme you are following.
It is the responsibility of the Reader to assure the products or ingredients they use in any recipes from Slimming Eats are allergen-free (gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free and/or dairy-free, for example). Slimming Eats assumes no liability for inaccuracies or misstatement about products, opinions or comments on this site.
Check Legal section, for Full Disclaimer, Disclosure and Privacy Policy.
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 246Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 103mgSodium 788mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 4gSugar 3gProtein 43g
Nutritional information and values etc are an estimate and is to be used for informational purposes only. Ingredients can vary greatly from brand to brand and therefore it would be impossible to give accurate information. It is always advised that you calculate by the ingredients you use.
Leave a Reply