Keto Chicken Paillard
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and low-carb Keto Chicken Paillard! This quick and easy recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts pounded thin and marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon, fresh thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pan-seared to perfection in a butter-infused skillet, the chicken is topped with a sprinkle of nutty Parmesan cheese and paired with a bright, peppery arugula salad dressed simply in lemon juice and olive oil. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for anyone following a keto or gluten-free diet, delivering a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. Ideal for a light yet satisfying meal, it's a vibrant combination of fresh, savory, and tangy flavors that will elevate your low-carb dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups arugula
Instructions
Begin by laying each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a resealable plastic bag. Use a meat mallet to gently pound the breasts to an even thickness of about 1/4-inch.
In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, fresh thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the prepared mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts, ensuring even coverage. Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Once the skillet is hot and the butter has melted, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
While the chicken is cooking, in a medium bowl, combine arugula with a drizzle of olive oil and remaining lemon juice.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve the chicken Paillard on plates, sprinkle a generous amount of parmesan cheese over the top, and add the dressed arugula to the side or on top of the chicken as per preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.3 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 3100 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 125.7 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 589 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 303 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
