Keto Picante Chicken

Keto Picante Chicken is a zesty, flavorful baked dish that combines tender chicken with a spicy tomato sauce, making it a delightful low-carb meal. Perfectly seasoned and topped with melted cheese, this dish brings a taste of Mexico to your keto table.

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Diced tomatoes (canned) - 200 grams
• Green chili peppers (canned) - 50 grams
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cheddar cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat them evenly. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
4. In a baking dish, spread the diced tomatoes and green chili peppers evenly at the bottom.
5. Place the marinated chicken breasts on top of the tomato mixture.
6. Sprinkle the onion powder over the chicken breasts.
7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
8. Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 42 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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