Last Updated on March 30, 2023 by Toya
The best keto grilled chicken ever! This keto grilled chicken recipe is so juicy and tasty you’ll want to make it over and over again! Plus it only contains 1.9 grams of net carbs per serving and pairs well with so many other recipes.
Is grilled chicken good for keto?
Yes, grilled chicken is good for keto. In fact, all cuts of chicken are keto friendly. However, not all chicken recipes are good for keto.
You have to make sure that the sauces or seasonings you use on your grilled chicken (or any other chicken you prepare for keto) are low carb or keto approved.
Tips and tricks to make the grilled chicken breasts juicer
Chicken breasts can be very dry once cooked. To make them juicier soak them in some brine before grilling.
To soak the meat in brine, first, make the brine by simply adding two cups of water, 2 -3 tbsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of keto brown sugar to a container. Mix this well, place the chicken breasts in making sure they’re submerged, and leave them in this solution for up to 30 minutes.
The brine solution will force the chicken to absorb some of the moisture from the brine, making it juicier.
I’m using chopped bell peppers in this recipe, but you can see those out for any of these other sweet pepper replacements listed here.
Ingredients for keto grilled chicken
These are all the ingredients you will need to make this grilled stuffed chicken recipe:
- 2 chicken breast fillets, skinless and boneless
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper, mixed (green, red, yellow)
- 2 tbsp onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
How to make keto grilled chicken
To start, first gather all of your ingredients in one place.
Then heat the olive oil in a skillet, add peppers and onions, and cook for 5 minutes while stirring.
Make a slit in each chicken breast, horizontally. Like this:
Fill the chicken with one slice of cheese, bell peppers and onion mix, and the second piece of cheese.
Press the chicken ends to seal and preheat the grill to medium-high.
Grill the chicken for 7 minutes per side. The cheese may melt out a bit but this is nothing to worry about.
Serve this juicy keto grilled chicken warm. Also, if you’re looking for more chicken breast recipes, you might want to check out this easy and delicious pollo tropical chicken recipe here.
Can you cook this stuffed chicken breast in the oven?
Yes, you can. Simply follow the steps outlined above, then place the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes at 375F.
How to store
Store this grilled chicken in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze in an air-tight container for up to a month.
How many carbs are in this grilled keto chicken?
All cuts of chicken contain 0 grams of carbs and therefore, this grilled chicken breast is very low in carbs, with only 1.9 grams of net carbs per serving. Most of the carbs found in this recipe are from the other ingredients including peppers, onions, and so on.
What to serve with keto grilled
You can serve this stuff chicken breast recipe for lunch with some:
Also, if you’re looking for a more more easy recipes, check out some other keto lunch ideas that are super easy and delicious here.
More chicken recipes
Keto Grilled Chicken Breasts With Peppers And Cheese
The best keto grilled chicken ever! This keto grilled chicken stuffed chicken recipe is so juicy and tasty you’ll want to make it over and over again!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast fillets, skinless and boneless
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper, mixed (green, red, yellow)
- 2 tbsp onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
Instructions
- To start, first gather all of your ingredients in one place.
- Then heat the olive oil in a skillet, add peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes while stirring.
- Make a slit in each chicken breast, horizontally.
- Fill the chicken with one slice of cheese, bell peppers and onion mix, and the second piece of cheese.
- Press the chicken ends to seal and preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Grill the chicken for 7 minutes per side. The cheese may melt out a bit but this is nothing to worry about.
- Serve chicken warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 chicken breastAmount Per Serving: Calories: 375Total Fat: 11.5gSaturated Fat: 5.3gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 283mgCarbohydrates: 5gNet Carbohydrates: 4.2gFiber: 0.8gSugar: 1.7gProtein: 34g