The RenalTracker Team
July 4, 2019

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Nutrient Analysis

Low-sodium recipe; Makes 4 servings

Sodium

63 mg

Protein

19 g

Potassium

151 mg

Phosphorus

123 mg

Calcium

60 mg

Calories

281 kcal

Fat

20 g

Water

30 g

Carbohydrates

7 g

Crunchy Lemon Herbed Chicken Renal Diet Recipe

Enjoy Lunch/Dinner with a flavorful chicken meal with its amazing blend of spices and lemon. Scroll down to learn how to make this renal diet recipe.

Ingredients


QTY

UNIT

FOOD ITEM

1)

4

T

unsalted butter (half chilled), divided

2)

1/4

cup

of lemon juice, plus zest of one lemon

3)

1

T

fresh chopped oregano

4)

1

T

fresh chopped basil

5)

1

T

fresh chopped thyme

6)

1/2

cup

Japanese bread crumbs (Panko)

7)

1

pc

egg yolk

8)

3

T

water (1 T for the egg wash, 2 T for the finishing of the sauce)

9)

6

pc

(2-oz) chicken tenders

10)

1 1/2

cup

cooked rice

11)

6

pc

green pepper, seeded with tops removed

12)



paprika

Directions

1. Preheat 2 T of butter on medium-low heat.

2. Add zest of one lemon and half the herbs to bread crumbs, save the rest for lemon sauce.

3. Beat egg yolk with 1 T water.

4. Place chicken tenders between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with small groove side of mallet until thin, but not ripped.

5. Dip chicken in egg wash mixture then in herbed breadcrumb mixture until coated.


6. Place breaded chicken in sauté pan with melted butter only after increasing heat to medium.


7. Cook chicken, approximately 2 to 3 minutes each side.


8. Remove chicken and place on sheet tray to rest.


9. In same pan, add remaining herbs, water, and lemon juice, then heat until simmering.


10. Turn off heat; cube remaining 2 T of chilled butter and add to sauce (stir vigorously).


11. Slice the chicken on the bias.


12. Placed sliced chicken on a plate, pour the sauce over the top, and add garnishes.

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