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Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken

This is a core keto chicken recipe. Clean flavors, fast cooking, and broad appeal make it perfect for consistent traffic and weekly cooking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.
  4. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  5. Pour lemon juice over chicken and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve hot.

Notes

  • Fresh lemon gives the best flavor
  • Do not overcook the chicken
  • Great for meal prep and quick dinners