Keto Asparagus Lemon Chicken is a very creamy, appetizing, appealing, and low-carb dish. This indulgent and savory lemon cream sauce is prepared with heavy cream, garlic, Parmesan, & lemon juice, and we can have this along with tender, juicy chicken breasts. We would also add asparagus gives the creamy sauce a lovely texture, and it is also healthy and refreshing. This Keto Asparagus Lemon Chicken is loaded with protein, nutrition and is perfect for people on a keto or low-carb diet. We only require one pan to prepare this dish, which helps to reduce the cleaning and optimize flavor.
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STATS:
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Preparation time: Ten minutes
- Time of cooking: Twenty minutes
- Total time: 30 mints.
- Serving size: One fillet along with sauce & asparagus
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dinner
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
EQUIPMENT:
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Kitchen hammer
INGREDIENTS:
- Four chicken fillets
- Black pepper
- One tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Two tablespoon butter
- Four garlic pieces
- One cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- One lb. asparagus
- Quarter teaspoon pepper flakes
- Parsley
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- Use chicken fillet without bone and skin & pound the fillet to cook them evenly.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil is used to saute the chicken and adds good fat, and helps to avoid sticking in the pan.
BUTTER:
- It is include in the sauce to make the flavorful and rich.
GARLIC:
- Garlic is added to the sauce to make the sauce aromatic and indulgent.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Utilize full-fat heavy cream to produce the smooth & thick sauce.
LEMON JUICE:
- We would add the fresh lemon juice to the sauce to provide a vibrant and organic taste.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Chicken broth adds a flavorful richness without the addition of extra carbs.
LEMON ZEST:
- Lemon zest is added to enhance the lemon flavor without the extra liquid.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Dijon mustard is added to the sauce to help emulsify the sauce and adds a mild taste.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- It is sprinkle in the sauce to give the sauce a creamy, umami taste.
ASPARAGUS:
- Choose firm asparagus and we have to slice them in small size pieces so they get cook equally.
RED PEPPER FLAKES:
- We would include the red pepper flakes to prepare the spicy dish.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We would apply the salt & black pepper on the chicken fillet.
- Then we would warm the oil in a big pan on a moderate to high setting.
- Put the chicken in oil and cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until it is properly cooked and brown, then we can take the chicken out onto the plate.
- We can liquefy the butter in a skillet on the medium setting.
- Add the garlic and toss till we get a nice aroma.
- We can add the lemon juice, parmesan cheese, chicken broth, heavy cream, & Dijon mustard and simmer for 3–4 minutes or until it gets slightly thick.
- Then we can add red pepper flakes & asparagus and stir.
- We can cook the asparagus for 3–4 minutes until it is crisp-tender.
- Then place the chicken in pan & cover it with sauce.
- We can simmer the sauce for two minutes.
- Now sprinkle parsley on the chicken and serve hot.
SERVING IDEAS:
- We can serve the cooked cauliflower rice with this lemon chicken.
- Serve this dish alongside zucchini noodles or zoodles.
- Add lemon vinaigrette to a crisp green salad and serve with this chicken.
- We can add a lemon wedge & more Parmesan over the chicken.
- Serve this chicken with a dry white wine glass.
- Roasted garlic cauliflower mash also goes great with this chicken
TIPS:
- We can pound the chicken to uniform thickness to avoid uneven cooking
- You keep the asparagus crisp-tender rather than overcooked for the best texture.
- Taste and adjust the lemon juice to accomplish the preferred level of tanginess.
- Let the sauce simmer gradually to prevent the cream from curdling.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the leftover chicken in the container and store the chicken for three days.
FREEZER:
- We can preserve this dish for two months.
FAQs:
How to prepare the dairy-free lemon chicken?
- We can add some coconut cream and nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese to prepare the non-dairy dish.
Will I include some other vegetables?
- We would also include some spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli in this dish to make it more flavorful and delicious.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 410 kcal
Total Carbs: 7g
Net Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 28g
Sodium: 480mg
Potassium: 620mg
Calcium: 140mg
Iron: 1.6mg
Vitamin A: 720 IU