Description
This super easy keto chicken and creamy dill sauce is perfect for busy weeknights, or keto meal prep for lunches all week! It’s also dairy free, Paleo, and even Whole 30 compliant!
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 4 chicken cutlets, about 6 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
For the creamy dill sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (sugar free for Whole 30)
- 1/3 cup mashed avocado
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or more to thin)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8th teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
For the chicken:
- Combine all of the seasonings in a small bowl and mix well.
- Coat the chicken cutlets on both sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the seasoned cutlets and pan fry for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and serve warm or chilled with the creamy dill sauce.
For the creamy dill sauce:
- Combine all of the dill sauce ingredients in a small blender or magic bullet.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
I used chicken breast, but you can use whole or boneless legs or thighs if you prefer.
Net carbs per serving = 1g
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: keto dinner recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet + 2 tablespoons sauce
- Calories: 342
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
Keywords: dill, chicken, keto, easy, meal prep, Atkins, low carb, dairy free, paleo, whole 30