{"id":40308,"date":"2025-04-09T07:12:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T07:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/?p=40308"},"modified":"2025-04-09T07:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T07:12:36","slug":"lemon-chicken-thighs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/lemon-chicken-thighs\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Chicken (No Deep-Frying)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<p><em>This might not be the Chinese lemon chicken you&rsquo;re used to, but it&rsquo;s bursting with flavor, lighter to eat, and quicker to make.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lemon-chicken-over-rice-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken strips and lemon slices over rice.\" class=\"wp-image-40324\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-ingredients\">About the dish<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#top-tips\">Top Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-instructions\">Cooking procedure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-variations\">How to serve<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related\">Other chicken recipes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related\">&#128203; Recipe card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e8d8e63cdf0645e99946c66a5d076d60\" id=\"h-ingredients\" style=\"color:#4d7b7f\">About the dish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&rsquo;s recipe, <em>Lemon Chicken (&#26592;&#27308;&#40481;)<\/em>, is a healthier twist on a popular American <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/category\/takeout-recipes\/\">Chinese takeout<\/a> dish. What sets it apart from the traditional version is the absence of deep-frying&mdash;a cooking method I tend to avoid for everyday meals. After several rounds of testing, I&rsquo;m excited to share this faster, lighter version with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicken thighs are first pan-fried in a bit of oil to develop a golden sear, then braised in a soy sauce-based broth. Lemon slices are added at the end to brighten the dish with a refreshing tang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It cooks much faster than the deep-fried version&mdash;and there&rsquo;s no greasy mess in the kitchen! Ever since I started making it, my family has kept asking for more. Give it a try&mdash;I&rsquo;m sure it&rsquo;ll earn a spot in your regular meal rotation too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lemon-chicken-in-skillet-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"braised chicken with lemon in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-40321\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-group-lightbulb has-feast-branding-color-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad0d1d1e09252b9da77f857f40740708\" id=\"top-tips\">Top Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-feast-list\">\n<li>Skin-on chicken adds the most flavor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use both light and dark soy sauce for depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add lemon at the end to keep that zesty kick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6a6bd022cd1da9f21af375ad7904e77\" id=\"h-ingredients\" style=\"color:#4d7b7f\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll only need a handful of common ingredients to cook this dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lemon-chicken-ingredients-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ingredient for making lemon chicken.\" class=\"wp-image-40322\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chicken thighs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lemons, unwaxed <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/soy-sauce\/\">Soy sauce<\/a>, both the light and dark versions for optimal taste and color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sugar, for balancing the sour taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scallions, for extra aroma and garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About chicken cuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like with my recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/scallion-chicken-chops\/\">Scallion Chicken Chops<\/a>, I like to use skin-on chicken cuts for this dish. The skin, first browned in oil and then braised in the sauce, adds so much flavor and gives the dish an appetizing look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When shooting this recipe, I used chicken thighs, but leg quarters would work well too. You can use skinless thighs if you&rsquo;d rather not deal with bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicken wings or drumsticks are also great alternatives, as they are equally&mdash;if not more&mdash;flavorful cuts. If you use them, be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b02cdf29fc383093f8e0c89e345918a\" id=\"h-instructions\">Cooking procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Prepare the chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/deboning-chicken-thigh-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"removing bone from chicken thigh.\" class=\"wp-image-40318\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First, debone the chicken thighs. Place one piece on a chopping board, skin side down. Locate the bone in the center, then run the tip of a sharp knife along it to separate it from the surrounding meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#127775; NOTE: <\/strong>You can also cook the thighs with the bones in and remove them after cooking. In that case, extend the cooking time by 2&ndash;3 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Pan-fry the chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/frying-chicken-thighs-with-scallions-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"pan-frying chicken thighs with scallions.\" class=\"wp-image-40319\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat a little oil in a large skillet. Lay the chicken pieces in, keeping them flat with the skin facing up. Let them fry over medium heat until the bottom turns golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flip the chicken over and add the scallions. Continue frying to brown the skin side. Once the skin is golden, proceed to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Braise the chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/covering-skillet-with-lid-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"covering a skillet with lid.\" class=\"wp-image-40317\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and some water. Cover with a lid and leave to braise for about 7 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Season with lemons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/braising-chicken-with-soy-lemon-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"braising chicken with lemon.\" class=\"wp-image-40316\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the lid and flip all the chicken pieces. Add the sliced lemon and increase the heat to high. Continue cooking uncovered for another 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens a little and the chicken is fully cooked. Garnish with finely chopped scallion greens to finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f1c0d5a79c6e45dede766531379cbf8\" id=\"h-variations\">How to serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lemon-chicken-thighs-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced chicken and lemon over a bowl of rice.\" class=\"wp-image-40327\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Isn&rsquo;t it effortless to cook these lemon chicken thighs? Now it&rsquo;s time to enjoy them! Pair them with <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/jasmine-rice-on-stove\/\">steamed rice<\/a>&mdash;or any staple of your choice&mdash;and one or two <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/category\/vegetable-recipes\/\">vegetable side dishes<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/broccoli-with-garlic-sauce\/\">Garlic Sauce Broccoli<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/dry-pot-cauliflower\/\">Dry Pot Cauliflower<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As shown in the picture, I cut the chicken into strips to make it more chopstick-friendly, similar to how I serve <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/soy-sauce-chicken\/\">Soy Sauce Chicken<\/a>. Alternatively, you can serve them as they are for a more Western-style meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7712df01519cedb8644a3dc153c8d365\" id=\"h-related\">Other chicken recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for other ways to cook chicken dishes? 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class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from 1 vote<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\" id=\"lemon-chicken\">Lemon Chicken<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/about\/wei-guo\" target=\"_self\">Wei Guo<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This might not be the Chinese lemon chicken you&rsquo;re used to, but it&rsquo;s bursting with flavor, lighter to eat, and quicker to make.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label 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<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&frac12; large unwaxed lemon, sliced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unwaxed lemon<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sliced<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-40310-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-40310-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"40310\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40310-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the bones from the chicken thighs using a sharp knife (see note 2).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40310-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat the oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Place all the thighs in the pan, skin side up, and keep them as flat as possible.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40310-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the bottom side is browned, flip the chicken pieces and add the scallions to fry together.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40310-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">When the skin side turns golden, add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water. Cover with a lid and let it braise over medium heat for about 7 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40310-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the lid and flip the chicken so the skin side is facing up. Increase the heat to high. Add sliced lemon and continue to cook, uncovered, for another 5 minutes or so. Optionally, garnish with finely chopped scallion greens.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40310-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve the chicken thighs whole or sliced into strips, with the thickened sauce.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-40310-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">1. For <strong>optimal flavor<\/strong>, use skin-on chicken thighs or other flavorful cuts like leg quarters, wings, or drumsticks. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time as needed. For a <strong>more convenient<\/strong> option, boneless thighs&mdash;often sold skinless&mdash;also work well.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">2. You can also cook the thighs bone-in, then remove the bones after cooking. Just extend the cooking time by 2&ndash;3 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-privatenotes\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-private-notes-wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-private-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Your Recipe Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-private-notes\" style=\"padding: 0px;border-radius: 0px;\"><div class=\"wprm-private-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"40310\"><div class=\"wprm-private-notes-placeholder\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\">&#9997;&#65039; Write here<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-private-notes-user\"><\/div><textarea class=\"wprm-private-notes-input\" aria-label=\"Your own private notes about this recipe\"><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-40310-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">368<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">51<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">237<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1482<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">748<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">188<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">46<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" 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