Chicken with Onions | Keto-Friendly Dinner Recipe
Here is a delicious and nutritious dinner option, with few carbs and wonderful flavors to tempt even the pickiest of eaters.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
- 5 garlic cloves divided and sliced thin
- 2 onions medium, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped
- 1/2 cup citrus juice orange, lemon, or lime juice, or a mixture
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons butter oh Ghee
- 1/3 cup water
- cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breast dry and place into a container. In a small bowl, combine 3 cloves garlic, oregano, half the sliced onions, 1 Tablespoon cilantro, citrus juice, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture on all sides of each chicken breast.
- Cover and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours. Remove chicken and discard marinade.
- Melt butter in large skillet, over medium heat. When butter begins to brown; add chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn chicken and cook on other side for 5 minutes, chicken should begin to brown.
- Reduce the heat and add remaining sliced onions and 2 cloves sliced garlic to the skillet. Stir, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low to medium heat.
- Add water, cover and cook for another 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, adding more liquid if needed.
- Garnish with finely chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast halve | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 473mg | Sugar: 1g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3