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Keto Blueberry Balsamic Chicken

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I must confess, when it comes to this Keto blueberry balsamic chicken dish all convention goes out the window. I can’t help it. It’s that good. The combination of sweet blueberries, maple syrup and balsamic is so full of flavor, it’s frightening.

So consequently, I lick my plate.

There, I said it. Yes, I’m ashamed of my lack of self control, but when it comes to this dish I can’t help it.  Don’t blame me, if you find yourself in the same predicament. I’ve done my best to warn you.

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Macros:  Fat – 21 gms,  Net Carbs – 8 gms, Protein – 21 gms

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Add a little pizzazz to your diet with Keto Blueberry Balsamic Chicken

One of the things  I’ve wondered about since starting keto is why the meals we eat can’t have a little more pizazz.

I get tired of eating the same old things. Cheese, almond flour, and proteins all have their place in the keto order of things, but it does get boring.

Image of blueberries in a white bowlThis is why I enjoy a little something out of the ordinary once in awhile like keto blueberry balsamic chicken. The carb content may be a little higher with the blueberries and balsamic, but it’s worth it. To offset the little bit of higher carb content for this dish, I watch the other carbs i’m eating for the day. It’s as simple as that.

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Keto Blueberry Balsamic Chicken

Keto Blueberry Balsamic Chicken
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  • 12 oz chicken skinless, boneless (4, 4oz chicken breasts )
  • 2 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp pepper divided
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 small onion white, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup keto maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rosemary fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp oregano fresh, chopped
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  • 12 oz chicken skinless, boneless (4, 4oz chicken breasts )
  • 2 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp pepper divided
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 small onion white, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup keto maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rosemary fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp oregano fresh, chopped
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Season chicken with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until butter is melted and hot and bubbly.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan and sear for about 4 minutes on each side until chicken is lightly browned.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pan and place in oven proof baking dish. Set aside while making the blueberry balsamic glaze.
  6. With the same pan used for searing the chicken, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Heat over medium heat until butter has melted.
  7. Add the thinly sliced onions and turn heat to low. Cook onions until softened, fragrant and slightly caramelized. About 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in balsamic, maple syrup, rosemary, oregano and remaining salt and pepper. Simmer on low for another 5 minutes to concentrate sauce. Stir in blueberries and remove from heat.
  9. Pour the blueberry balsamic mixture over chicken and place baking dish in the oven for 20 minutes. When done, Chicken should no longer be pink in the middle and reach an internal temp of 165 degrees F.
  10. When serving, remove chicken from baking dish and serve with blueberry balsamic glaze spooned over the top of each chicken breast.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Keto Blueberry Balsamic Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 32%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 21g 42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

When I calculate the carb content, I remove Erythritol from the total as it normally does not affect blood glucose levels. It’s important to note that each person’s diet needs, and restrictions are unique. You are in charge of your own health. It’s up to you to decide what carb totals you should use. The macros for my recipes are calculated using FatSecret. This is provided purely as a courtesy for my readers. While I try my best to be accurate, I recommend you verify all nutritional information on your own, instead of relying solely on my calculations.

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Easy Keto Greek Chicken

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Easy Keto Greek Chicken is a high flavor, low maintenance dish and one of my all time favorite recipes. The main reason for this is because it’s a quick dish to throw together and looks beautiful.  A bona fide keto foodie’s dream recipe.

Macros:  Fat –  38 gms,  Net Carbs -4.5 gms, Protein – 33 gms

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Easy Keto Greek Chicken: Perfect For Entertaining

I have served this dish many times when entertaining and it has always received rave reviews. One of the reasons I enjoy serving it, besides the obvious of how great it tastes, is because it is so simple to make. This gives me more time to spend with my guests. In addition, it also pairs well with a nice robust clean red wine and I’m a pushover for a good red.

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An amazing easy Keto Greek Chicken dish wouldn’t be as great without the chicken thighs. 

Image of Easy Keto Greek Chicken in a skillet. Text Reads Easy Keto Greek Chicken. Text reads Easy Keto Greek ChickenI have to admit when I started keto and learned that chicken thighs were back on the table I did a little happy dance. I know, we have all bought the party line that chicken breasts are healthy and thighs are the devil. Therefore, with jubilation I accepted the fact “it just ain’t so”.

Chicken thighs taste so good with their juicy flavor while chicken breasts tend to be dry and flavorless. It didn’t take me long to jump on the chicken thigh bandwagon. About 5 seconds to be exact.

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Easy Keto Greek Chicken Recipe

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Easy Keto Greek Chicken
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The preparation
  1. Rinse and pat dry chicken and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Set aside while you prepare your vegetables.
  2. Thinly slice the onions, dice the tomatoes, and slice in half the kalamata olives and gather your spices.
The Process
  1. Heat large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add olive oil to the skillet.
  3. Once oil is sizzling, carefully add chicken thighs to skillet skin side down. Cover the pan to prevent splatter and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is evenly browned. Turn chicken and brown other side. Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the pan and set aside while you are making the sauce.
  4. Add the thinly slice onions to the pan and cook over medium heat until the onions are slightly browned and fragrant. About 4 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic and stir for one minute.
  6. Add plum tomatoes, saved juice, chicken broth and seasonings. Turn up heat until mixture is simmering.
  7. Add chicken to sauce, spooning sauce over the top and cover. Simmer chicken for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  8. Remove chicken from heat and stir in olives and arugula.
  9. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Serve chicken hot with sauce spooned over it.
Recipe Notes

If you like a thicker sauce, you can remove the chicken after it is cooked and add 1/4 tsp of xanthum gum to the sauce to thicken. Then stir in kalamata olives and arugula. Serve chicken with sauce spooned over it.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Keto Greek Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38g 58%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Protein 33g 66%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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