Description
Keto chicken recipes are delicious meals that focus on chicken as the main ingredient while adhering to the ketogenic diet principles, which are low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs – 1 lb
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Minced garlic – 3 cloves
- Fresh rosemary – 2 sprigs
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Mix olive oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, and lemon juice in a bowl and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken, cooking undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden-brown.
- Flip the chicken, add garlic and rosemary, and cook until fully cooked through.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a different protein, turkey or pork can be used.
- Patience is key to avoid overcrowding the skillet for a perfect sear.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking ensures juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Keto, Chicken, Healthy, Low Carb, Recipes