Keto chicken recipes
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Keto Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken[edit | edit source]
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and coat them with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Keto Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken[edit | edit source]
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and coat them with the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Keto Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts[edit | edit source]
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
- Stuff each chicken breast with pesto sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
Keto Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Noodles[edit | edit source]
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Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium-sized zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the spiralized zucchini noodles in the Alfredo sauce until heated through.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts and place them on top of the zucchini noodles.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Keto Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry[edit | edit source]
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon erythritol (or your preferred keto sweetener)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and erythritol.
- Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a bit of sesame oil.
- Stir-fry the sliced chicken breasts until cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and stir-fry until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over. Stir-fry for another minute.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
Keto Buffalo Chicken Wings[edit | edit source]
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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (look for a sugar-free option)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Celery sticks and ranch dressing for serving
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Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the chicken wings in the sauce until coated.
- Place the coated wings on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the wings are crispy and cooked through.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing.
Keto Chicken Avocado Salad[edit | edit source]
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced avocados, diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 2 limes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled.
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