Keto Salt and Pepper Chicken
Dive into the bold and simple flavors of Keto Salt and Pepper Chicken—an easy, low-carb recipe that's perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep. Featuring juicy chicken breasts seasoned with a fragrant blend of sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, this dish is pan-seared to golden perfection in olive oil and finished with melted butter for extra richness. Garnished with fresh green onions and optionally served with zesty lemon wedges, this keto-friendly recipe is packed with savory flavor while keeping carb counts low. Ready in just 30 minutes and tailored for four servings, this mouthwatering skillet meal is sure to become a reliable favorite in your keto recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1.5 teaspoons Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
- 4 optional, for serving Lemon wedges
Instructions
Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together the sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the skillet, and swirl to melt.
Spoon the melted butter over the chicken breasts to keep them juicy and flavorful.
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top for a fresh finish.
Serve hot, optionally with lemon wedges for squeezing over the chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.4 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 605 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 4073 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 214.4 g | 429% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% | |
*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.
