Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings
Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings are a popular American bar and grill dish featuring bite-sized pieces of chicken breast, typically breaded and fried, then tossed in a zesty, tangy lemon pepper seasoning. The key ingredients include chicken, a flour-based coating, and a signature blend of lemon zest, black pepper, and butter or oil. This flavor profile is a modern staple of casual dining and sports bar menus across the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the chicken but also significant in fat and calories due to the frying process and butter-based sauce. A typical serving of 6-8 wings provides a good amount of protein, along with sodium and fat, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 6 pieces (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The lemon pepper flavor itself is a simple, classic combination, but its application to boneless wings represents a successful fusion of a traditional seasoning with the modern, convenient boneless wing format that became a nationwide trend. Nutritionally, it highlights the common restaurant trade-off between a lean protein source and the added calories from preparation methods.
