Keto Lemon Chicken

Keto lemon chicken recipe is also a savory yet simple-to-make chicken recipe you should get on hand. Just give it 20 minutes and you will treat yourself creamy lemon chicken lemon.

Worth trying, right?

Keto Lemon Chicken

Recipe by Bell BrittanyCourse: Keto, MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

3

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts, thin sliced

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp dill

Directions

• Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering.
• Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on each side and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Add in chicken stock, stir well. Add lemon juice and garlic to the pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Allow chicken stock to reduce by half, about 10 minutes. Whisk in butter and cream until butter has melted and mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Return chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with fresh dill. Cook for 1 minute to re-warm the chicken.
• Serve immediately
• Serve this lemon chicken with boiled vegetables, salad, cauliflower rice or low-carb flat bread, and you will have a complete meal.

Notes

This Keto Lemon Chicken is a quick skillet dish made with thin-sliced chicken breasts cooked in a creamy lemon pan sauce. The chicken is browned first, then set aside while chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, butter, and heavy cream are combined in the same pan to form a smooth sauce. Fresh dill is added at the end for a light herbal finish before serving.

The recipe works well because thin chicken pieces cook evenly and quickly, preventing dryness while allowing good browning. Reducing the broth before adding butter and cream concentrates flavor and helps the sauce thicken without becoming heavy. Lemon juice adds brightness that balances the richness of the cream, while garlic and dill provide mild savory notes without overpowering the sauce.

This dish fits easily into everyday home cooking since it comes together in one pan and requires minimal prep. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave. The structure of the recipe stays the same with small adjustments, such as using chicken thighs instead of breasts or pairing it with different low-carb sides like vegetables or cauliflower rice.