Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken

Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken – an easy 30 minute one pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Best of all, this low carb recipe cooks up tender, juicy and full of delicious fresh and zingy flavors.

Easy dinners are the ones we turn to the most during busy weeknights. This Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken comes together quickly and has been on regular rotation around here.

The chicken cooks is packed with flavor and cooks up tender and juicy with a delicious buttery lemon, garlic and pepper sauce.

The best part about this recipe is how simple it is to customize. You can use chicken thighs or chicken breasts and serve it along your favorite sides.

HOW TO MAKE LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

1. You start off by seasoning the chicken with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
2. Next, you’re going to brown the chicken in a medium-sized skillet or cast iron pan until chicken reaches 165 degrees. Transfer browned chicken to plate and set aside.
3. Return the pan back to heat and melt butter. Stir in the onions and garlic. Add lemon juice, Italian seasoning, lemon zest and chicken broth. Stir in heavy cream and allow to bubble and thicken up.
4. Add the chicken back to the pan and coat with sauce.
5. Serve hot with chopped parsley along with your favorite sides.

IS THIS LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN PALEO FRIENDLY?

For a paleo lemon garlic chicken recipe, leave out the butter and cream. and use olive oil or avocado oil to brown the chicken.

HOW TO MAKE LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN AHEAD OF TIME:

This makes a great freezer-friendly or make ahead dish on a Sunday meal prep day:

• Assemble the chicken, spices, garlic and chicken broth in a large zip-top freezer bag.
• Squeeze out as much air as possible.
• Freeze flat for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to cook, thaw completely before browning and add the heavy cream later.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN:

This lemon garlic chicken would go well with so many low carb sides:

• roasted asparagus,
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• zucchini or zucchini noodles
• green beans
• any other grilled or roasted vegetables you like

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Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken

Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken – an easy 30 minute one pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Best of all, this low carb recipe cooks up tender, juicy and full of delicious fresh and zingy flavors.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, dinner, keto, lemon, lemon pepper, low carb, one pan, pepper, skillet

Prep Time 8 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 23 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 384 kcal

Author Kelly

Ingredients

• 4 medium chicken breasts pounded to even thickness OR OR 6-8 boneless chicken thighs skinless or with skin
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes optional or to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter swap with olive oil for paleo
• 1/2 small onion chopped
• 4 garlic cloves sliced or minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• Juice of 1 medium lemon
• 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream leave out for paleo
• Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices optional for garnish
• Cast Iron Skillet

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees. Transfer browned chicken to plate and set aside.

2. Return pan back to heat and melt butter. Stir in the onions and garlic. Add lemon juice to deglaze pan and cook for 1 minute. Add Italian seasoning, lemon zest and chicken broth. Stir in heavy cream and allow to thicken and bubble. Add the chicken back into the pan until heated through.
3. Sprinkle chicken with chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite sides. Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 384 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 41g 205%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Protein 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.