Lemon Pepper Chicken - Keto Recipes - Low Carb Meals

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Season chicken breasts with salt, tricolor peppercorn blend, and garlic.

Brown the chicken on both sides for about 6 minutes on the first side until it releases from the pan easily.

Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes until browned.

Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.

Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, adding a little more if needed.

Add lemon juice, heavy cream, garlic, tricolor peppercorn, lemon zest, and chives to the pan and stir well.

Return the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally to coat with sauce.

After 7 minutes, turn off the heat and let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes before serving.

Plate the chicken with cauliflower mash.

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