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Keto Ground Chicken

Delicious Keto Ground Chicken Skillet With Olives & Feta

A quick and satisfying Keto Ground Chicken dish with olives and feta, perfect for low-carb diets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute with avocado oil for higher smoke point
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken can be replaced with ground turkey or beef
  • 1 Onion use yellow or sweet onion for milder flavor
  • 3 Garlic Cloves fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 Bell Pepper opt for red or green or zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Italian seasoning is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can swap with regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin coriander is an alternative
  • to taste Salt sea salt preferred
  • to taste Pepper freshly cracked preferred
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes substitute with canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives any pitted olives can be used
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Greek goat cheese is a substitute
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley cilantro can substitute
  • 1/2 tablespoon Lemon Juice lime juice is an alternative

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  3. Add 1 chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Incorporate 1 diced bell pepper along with 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup of pitted Kalamata olives. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese over the mixture, allowing it to melt slightly.
  7. Remove from heat, mix in a handful of chopped fresh parsley and the juice of half a lemon. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with additional vegetables like spinach or zucchini to enhance nutrition. For extra heat, consider adding red chili flakes or diced jalapeños.

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