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Close-up shot of a plated serving of the crispy chicken fillets with a generous drizzle of the garlic herb butter sauce on top. The dish is presented elegantly on a plate placed over a white marble cooktop, with the optional sides of vegetables, pasta, or rice placed next to the chicken.

Keto Chicken Breast Recipe

This Keto Chicken Breast is a quick, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for weeknights. With golden, juicy chicken fillets drenched in a fragrant garlic herb butter sauce, it’s a versatile recipe that pairs beautifully with pasta, veggies, or rice. It’s comfort food at its finest, made in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium chicken breasts cut in half horizontally
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian season
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crushed red chili pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley or cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin fillets. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional red chili flakes.
    Close-up shot of a knife slicing through two medium chicken breasts horizontally on a clean cutting board placed over a white marble cooktop. The chicken is cut into four thin fillets. Seasonings including Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional red chili pepper flakes are scattered beside the chicken.
  • Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
    Close-up shot of a large black skillet on a white marble cooktop, heating olive oil. Two thin fillets of chicken breast are sizzling in the skillet, turning golden brown. The heat of the skillet causes small bubbles to form around the chicken, and the seasoning can be seen glistening on the surface.
  • Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low-medium. Add butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley (or cilantro) to the skillet. Stir until the garlic is fragrant and golden.
    Close-up shot of a large black skillet on a white marble cooktop with melted butter, minced garlic, and freshly chopped parsley cooking together. The garlic is turning golden brown, filling the skillet with an inviting aroma. The herbs are stirring in the pan, creating a flavorful sauce.
  • Finish the Dish: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the garlic herb butter sauce over it. Cook for 1-2 minutes to coat the chicken thoroughly and heat through.
    Close-up shot of the chicken fillets back in a large black skillet on a white marble cooktop, coated with the golden garlic herb butter sauce. The chicken is sizzling as it finishes cooking, and the sauce is being spooned over it. The vibrant green of the parsley or cilantro contrasts with the golden sauce.
  • Serve: Plate the chicken and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top. Pair it with your choice of pasta, vegetables, or rice for a complete meal.
    Close-up shot of a plated serving of the crispy chicken fillets with a generous drizzle of the garlic herb butter sauce on top. The dish is presented elegantly on a plate placed over a white marble cooktop, with the optional sides of vegetables, pasta, or rice placed next to the chicken.