Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- Lemon Butter Chicken 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 lemons, sliced thinly
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tbs dry white wine*
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 285g | |
| Calories 1079 | |
| Calories from Fat 816 | 76% |
| Total Fat 92.86g | 116% |
| Saturated Fat 58.43g | 234% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 244mg | 81% |
| Sodium 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium 232mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 56.53g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 2.62g | 2% |
| Protein 8.22g | 13% |
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