15-Min Garlic Butter Chicken (Keto Friendly)

This garlic butter chicken is fast, juicy, and loaded with flavor — ready in 15 minutes and naturally low-carb, it’s the ultimate lazy dinner win that never sacrifices taste.

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📝 Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (thin cut)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Sear the Chicken

• Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.

2. Make the Garlic Butter

• Lower heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the pan.

• Stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and bubbling (don’t let it burn!).

3. Finish & Serve

• Return chicken to pan and coat with garlic butter.

• Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

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🍽 Serving Suggestions:

Serve with a pre-washed salad mix, steamed green beans, or cauliflower mash for a full keto meal in no time.

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💡 Tips for the Reader:

• Thin-sliced chicken cooks faster — perfect for weeknights.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam.

• Add chili flakes or parmesan for an extra kick.

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📦 Recipe Card

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Serves: 2–3

Cuisine: American

Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, High Protein

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