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Keto Irresistible Baked Chicken

By Dr. Eric Berg DC

11/03/2023

Keto Irresistible Baked Chicken

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Total Time: 1 hour, including 25 minutes for baking

Serves: 4

Per serving: 972 calories, 111 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates, 56 g fat

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 4 strips center cut bacon 
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 4 oz / 112 g cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup / 58 g yellow cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • ¼ tsp garlic salt
  • 1/8 tsp celery salt
  • ¼ tsp dried dill
  • ½ cup / 117 g white cheddar cheese, grated
  • fresh chives for garnish

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.

  2. Heat a large saute pan on medium heat for 3 minutes. Add avocado oil and cook bacon until lightly crisp but not completely cooked. Reserve and cool. 

  3. Place chicken into a medium bowl. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt. Coat chicken evenly with the seasonings. 

  4. Using the pan containing bacon grease add butter and melt on medium heat. Place chicken in pan and sear 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place chicken in a 9 X 13 inch glass baking dish and pour pan drippings on top.

  5. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, yellow cheddar cheese, garlic salt, celery salt and dill. Stir to combine. 

  6. Crumble bacon strips evenly on top of seared chicken. Divide cream cheese mixture into quarters and top each portion of chicken with the mixture. 

  7. Top with equal amounts of white cheddar and bake 25 minutes until cheese is evenly melted and slightly crispy. Garnish with chives. Enjoy.

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Are you looking for a delicious Keto-friendly chicken recipe? Look no further than this Keto Irresistible Baked Chicken! Made with simple ingredients, this chicken dish is full of flavor and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Plus, it's low in carbs and high in healthy fats, making it an excellent option for those on the Keto diet. So if you're looking for a delicious Keto-friendly chicken recipe, give this Keto Irresistible Baked Chicken a try!

For a delicious family-friendly chicken snack try keto chicken nuggets! Keto chicken nuggets are a healthier, lower-carb alternative to the classic fast-food favorite. Made with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and almond flour, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce. Plus, they're easy to make and can be made ahead of time for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Per serving: 972 calories, 111 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates, 56 g fat