Keto Creamy Lemon Chicken is a rich and fancy dish. It will be ideal for any occasion like a party, get-together, or dinner. You may enjoy hassle-free serving. As this is a friendly dish for which you may done all the preparations earlier. The sourness of lemon gives it a unique touch that makes all the people its fans. It is a very simple dish that only uses a single pan & only some basic items to cook. Our Keto Creamy Lemon Chicken has all the key features of the keto diet.
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EQUIPMENT:
- A frying pan.
- 1 serving plate.
STATISTICS FOR THE RECIPE:
- Course: Main course
- Cuisine: American/Italian cuisine.
- Preparation time: 5 minutes.
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings.
INGREDIENTS:
- Half a cup of parmesan cheese, grated.
- 1/2 tablespoon of salt.
- A tbsp of juice of lemon.
- 113 g of chicken breast (boneless & skinless)
- Black pepper, 1/2 tsp.
- A teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Oil of olives, 2 tbsp.
- Half a cup of chicken broth (low salt)
- 4 cloves of minced garlic.
- A cup of heavy cream.
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INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHEESE:
Buy the grated cheese if you have less time. Romano or asiago cheese is also used as they are hard ones.
CHICKEN:
The recipe uses the breast of chicken. It will taste best if you use tenderloins or thighs of chicken.
CHICKEN BROTH:
We use it here as a thinner sauce in place of water. Besides, it adds flavor as well. Use prepared chicken broth bought from the market.
GARLIC:
Always try to use fresh garlic by mincing it.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
Use Italian seasoning to add a unique boost of flavor. Use either store-bought or homemade. It’s up to your choice.
LEMON JUICE:
Adding the juice of fresh lemon adds a boost to the flavor.
HEAVY CREAM:
The addition of heavy cream adds a silky texture to the lemon parmesan sauce (fancy)
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INSTRUCTION:
- Grab a kitchen towel and pat dry the breast pieces of chicken.
- Apply pepper powder & salt to both sides of the breast pieces.
- Place a pan on flame.
- Adjust the flame to normal height.
- Give 4 or 5 minutes to cook one side of the breast pieces of chicken.
- Then flip and give the same time to the other side.
- Remove the chicken when both sides become golden brown.
- The temperature should be 160 F when we check using the meat thermometer.
- Add garlic to the same pan.
- Set the flame to low and cook the minced garlic till it becomes fragrant & golden brown.
- Then add chicken broth, cream, and Italian seasoning.
- When it starts to boil, add parmesan cheese.
- Cook while stirring till cheese melts & mix with sauce well.
- Now, add juice of lemon.
- At this point, add cooked chicken and cook it for 100 or 120 seconds.
- The sauce becomes thick and coats the chicken well.
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STORAGE INFORMATION:
FREEZER:
We usually don’t recommend to freeze any dish with this type of sauce. As the sauce would not give a nice look & texture after defrosting.
FRIDGE:
Place the cooked creamy chicken in a locked bowl and use the fridge to store it for 3 days.
Reheat it in the microwave or pan till warm.
FAQs:
Why this recipe is too famous?
This dish only uses a single pan with basic ingredients. It has a rich, tangy, and creamy flavor. It is the ideal dish that you may prepare earlier and enjoy the hassle-free serving later.
How you can serve this lemon parmesan chicken?
This delicious chicken pairs well with;
Fried Brussels sprouts, oven-roasted mushrooms, greek salad, sauteed asparagus, mandarin orange salad, etc.
Can we freeze this dish?
If the sauce contains cream like in the above recipe then it will not give nice vibes after defrosting.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING:
Yield: 4 servings.
Serving size: 1 breast
Calories: 586 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4 grams.
Net carbs: 3.6 g
Fats: 38.2 grams
Proteins: 55 g
Sugar: 2.1 grams
Fiber: 0.4 g
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
