Keto Pepper Chicken
Savor the bold and satisfying flavors of **Keto Pepper Chicken**, a quick and easy main dish that's perfect for your low-carb lifestyle. This recipe features tender, bite-sized pieces of succulent chicken breast, sautéed with a vibrant mix of green and red bell peppers, aromatic onions, and fragrant garlic. Seasoned with a flavorful blend of paprika, cumin, and freshly ground black pepper, and enhanced with coconut aminos for a subtle umami kick, this dish is bursting with savory goodness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this high-protein, gluten-free meal is garnished with fresh cilantro for an herby finish. Serve it hot as a standalone entrée or pair it with cauliflower rice for a wholesome, keto-friendly experience. Ideal for busy weeknights, this one-skillet recipe is a delicious way to add variety to your keto menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Begin by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced green and red bell peppers and onion.
Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Season the mixture with black pepper, salt, paprika, and cumin.
Pour in the coconut aminos and stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Cook for an additional 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Enjoy your Keto Pepper Chicken hot, as a satisfying and low-carb main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 2034 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 128.9 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1812 mg | 39% | |
*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.
