February 25 2021 recipe by , photo by Naomi Sherman![Naomi Sherman]()
, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE![Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE]()
in Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal
, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
in Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Keto Italian chicken with basil and olives
Chicken breasts marinated in a flavourful dressing together with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, this delicate keto chicken dish will have you dreaming that you're lunching on a sunny terrace in Italy. Served cold, it is the perfect dish for weekend meal prep, a winner on the buffet table, and the star of your picnic.
USMetric
servingservings
Ingredients
- 1¾ lbs 800 g chicken breastchicken breasts
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil or butter, for frying
- 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 oz. (¾ cup) 85 g (180 ml) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- ½ cup (21⁄3 oz.) 120 ml (65 g) olives
- ½ cup (¾ oz.) 120 ml (21 g) fresh basil, chopped
Dressing
- 6 tbsp 6 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 1 garlic clove, mincedgarlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ½ tsp salt and ground black pepper
Serving
- 4 cups (4¼ oz.) 950 ml (120 g) baby spinach
This recipe has been added to the shopping list.
www.dietdoctor.com
Making low carb simple
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large frying pan, melt butter or olive oil, on medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Fry the chicken on all sides until browned.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish. Cook in the oven for 15–20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Let rest.
- In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the dressing.
- Cut the chicken into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces. Top with sundried tomatoes, olives, and basil. Pour over the dressing. Cover with foil and let rest in the refrigerator for one hour or more.
- Serve the chicken cold with baby spinach.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!