This Keto Smoky Ranch Garlic Smash Chicken has an aromatic flavor and an indulgent texture. We prepare this smashed chicken with keto ranch seasoning, salt, heavy cream, chicken breasts, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, parmesan cheese, butter, black pepper, parsley, and garlic. This smashed chicken contains 380 calories and two carbs of net carbs. We need thirty minutes to make this smashed chicken. This Keto Smoky Ranch Garlic Smash Chicken is perfect for starters, events, weekday breakfasts, functions, parties, lunches, special occasions, sides, and dinners. We store this smashed chicken in a freezer for almost 60 days, so you can easily prepare it sooner. You can serve this smashed chicken with Garlic Sauce, Cauliflower Mash, Cucumber Salad, Shrimp, Lemon Water, or Jalapeños.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Cuisine: American
- Prep Duration: 10 minutes
- Caloric Content: 380 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Course: Main Course
- Cook Duration: 20 minutes
- Portion size: 1 chicken breast
- Mode of Cooking: Stovetop
- Servings: 4 servings
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Total time: 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Large skillet
- Meat mallet
- Tongs
- Bowls
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp keto ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 pieces of garlic
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Half a teaspoon of black pepper
- Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
- Heavy cream, two tablespoons
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GARLIC:
- We have to utilize garlic because it provides an aromatic and strong flavor. Swap it with roasted garlic, powder of garlic, or its paste.
SMOKED PAPRIKA:
- Smoked paprika will give an indulgent taste and smoky flavor. Alternate it with regular paprika or chipotle powder.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Using this cream will help to create a silky and thick texture. As a replacement, you can use mascarpone, high-fat coconut cream, or cream cheese.
CHICKEN BREAST:
- Chicken breasts soak up all the flavors properly and create a protein foundation. We can replace it with thin pork cutlets, chicken thighs, or turkey breast.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese will give an umami and salty flavor. Alternatively, you can use nutritional yeast, Asiago, or pecorino Romano.
BUTTER:
- Butter is utilized to form a crispy and golden texture for this chicken. Switch it out with olive oil or ghee.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Put the chicken breasts between baking paper and carefully smash them for uniform thickness.
- Stir the onion powder, ranch seasoning, pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and garlic powder in a vessel.
- We coat chicken equally & then warm the oil in the pan.
- Put the chicken in a pan and cook till all the corners are completely prepared and brown, for about six minutes.
- Slower the flame and include minced garlic, and slowly cook till it is fragrant, for a minute.
- Put the parmesan cheese and heavy cream.
- Gently mix them to coat the chicken uniformly with the sauce.
- Garnish the surface with fresh parsley and then serve hot.
TIPS:
- We utilize cast iron pan to get perfect crispy corners.
- Equally smash the chicken, so it will cook uniformly and quickly.
- Leave the chicken for three minutes to cool and then serve to keep the moist texture.
- Avoid crowding the pan too much for even cooking.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Ranch
- Garlic Sauce
- Sour Cream
SIDES:
- Cauliflower Mash
- Broccoli
- Green Beans
SALADS:
- Caesar Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Spinach Salad
PROTEINS:
- Bacon
- Eggs
- Shrimp
DRINKS:
- Lemon Water
- Iced Tea
- Coffee
TOPPINGS:
- Cheese
- Jalapeños
- Avocado
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep it in a tight box and stock it for four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooked chicken for 60 days.
FAQs:
Will I prepare this smashed chicken before the requirement?
- Yes, you can make this smashed chicken earlier, as it freezes for sixty days.
Is this smashed chicken perfect for keto?
- Yes, this smashed chicken is ideal for keto, as we prepare it with all the keto components.
 May we bake this smashed chicken?
- Yes, you can bake it for twenty-five minutes at 400 degrees F.
Can I use different spices to make this smashed chicken extra spicy?
- Yes, you can utilize cayenne pepper or chili flakes to prepare it spicier.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 380 kcal
Sodium: 520 mg
Net carbs: 2 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 22 g
Proteins: 40 g
Portion Size: 1 chicken breast
Total carbs: 2.5 g
