Low Carb Chicken with Green Sauce
Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with nutrition, this Low Carb Chicken with Green Sauce is your go-to recipe for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Featuring tender, oven-baked chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, the dish is paired with a zesty green sauce made from fresh spinach, cilantro, parsley, creamy avocado, and a hint of lime. This low-carb dinner is not only quick and easy—ready in just 35 minutes—but it's also brimming with healthy fats and bold spices like garlic and red pepper flakes to elevate your palate. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is keto-friendly, gluten-free, and endlessly versatile. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a dinner that's as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the green sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine the minced garlic, fresh spinach, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, avocado, water, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Blend until the mixture is smooth. If needed, adjust the consistency with more water and season with additional salt to taste.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve the chicken breasts with a generous dollop of green sauce on top. Optionally, garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.6 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2964 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 222.5 g | 445% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2954 mg | 63% | |
*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.
