Keto Cilantro Chicken

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This cilantro chicken dish is super low in carbohydrates! Tender chicken is marinated in a fragrant coconut cilantro mixture, then grilled to perfection.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 31

Makes: 3 Servings

Net Carbs: 2.6

Calories: 286

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tbs lime juice
2 tbs soy sauce or tamari
1 tbs ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 serrano or jalapeño pepper deseeded and roughly diced, optional
½ cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 6)
salt and black pepper
cilantro sprigs to garnish

Equipment

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the marinade by adding the cilantro, garlic, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper (if using) to a small food processor, and blend until smooth.
Stir in the coconut milk, and pour it over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over a medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until cooked through, turning as needed. Season with salt and black pepper.
Meanwhile, bring the marinade to a boil and allow it to reduce. Do NOT skip this step if you want to serve the marinade as a sauce.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate, and pour the reduced marinade over. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 2.9gProtein: 38gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4.6gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 990mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gNet Carbs: 2.6g

Notes

2.6g net carbs per serving (two thighs and a third of the reduced marinade)

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.