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Keto Lemon Chicken

This zesty, peppery keto lemon chicken recipe is so quick and delicious that it deserves to be on your regular rotation. We love it as a weeknight dinner, but it tastes so good you could also serve it on a special occasion.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless chicken breasts 26.8oz / 760g
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 3 tablespoon dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth 240ml
  • 2 tablespoon butter or more olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or ½ teaspoon dijon and a dash of apple cider vinegar
  • To serve: chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side till almost cooked through. Don't move during cooking!
  3. Set aside and keep warm by covering with aluminium foil.
  4. Heat the remaining oil. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for about 1 minute until the rawness goes. Add the wine and cook off for 1 minute.
  5. Add the broth, Dijon and butter. Simmer on a medium heat for 2 minutes until the sauce starts to reduce.
  6. Add the chicken back in with the capers and lemon slices. Cook until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through. Depending on the thickness of your chicken breast, this will take between 4-7 minutes. 
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

  • 3g net carbs per portion. Makes 4 portions. 
  • If the chicken breasts are very thick, bash them with a rolling pin to flatten them. This way, they cook quicker. 
  • Tip: Check the chicken breasts are fully cooked through by cutting one open slightly. Or use a meat thermometer (165°F / 74°C).
  • Tip: Check the chicken breasts are fully cooked through by cutting one open slightly. Or use a meat thermometer (165°F / 74°C).
  • You can use the equivalent weight in boneless chicken thighs.
  • Serve with green vegetables of your choice - broccoli, green beans, kale, cabbage, zucchini - or a crisp green salad. It is also lovely with a side of cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower. 
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 370kcal (19%) Total Carbohydrates 1.7g Protein 44.4g (89%) Fat 18.8g (29%) Saturated Fat 6.2g (31%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Calories 370kcal 19%
Total Carbohydrates 1.7g 1%
Protein 44.4g 89%
Fat 18.8g 29%
Saturated Fat 6.2g 31%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.2g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.