Whole30 + Keto Chicken with Mediterranean Salsa
Whole30 + Keto Chicken with Mediterranean Salsa Recipe + Video – a low carb and quick 30 minute dinner recipe! Chicken breasts topped with a roasted red pepper, almond and red wine vinegar salsa. Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
We have chicken for dinner more than any other protein. At least 3 times a week. It’s healthy, versatile, affordable and my 2 year old loves it. I’m constantly thinking up new ways to keep the chicken dinner recipes fresh and interesting. Some favorites in the past have been my paleo + whole30 chicken piccata, paleo rosemary honey mustard chicken and my paleo lemon honey chicken and asparagus skillet.
This whole30 + keto chicken with mediterranean salsa is my newest favorite way! It’s ready in 30 minutes, so it’s quick. Plus, it’s made with ingredients I almost always have in my pantry and refrigerator. And only 3 carbs!
I start off with organic chicken breasts. I love using skin on chicken breasts, which I get by breaking down whole chickens I get from ButcherBox (which I highly recommend!)
When you sear them off in your cast iron skillet the skin gets so crispy and golden brown! Plus, better fat macros for keto!
When they’re done cooking, I top them with this amazing roasted red pepper salsa. You guys! It’s all the delicious flavors of the mediterranean.
The rest of the salsa is made with roasted almonds, garlic, parsley, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. I pulse it in the food processor, and the salsa is ready in less than 1 minute.
I like to leave my salsa chunky. That way I can see all the delicious ingredients. If you’re more of a sauce person, you could keep pureeing it until it is completely smooth. Up to you.
Watch Chicken with Mediterranean Salsa Recipe Demo (2:40 minutes)
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Whole30 + Keto Chicken with Mediterranean Salsa
Ingredients
Mediterranean Salsa
Chicken
- 4 6-ounce chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (I get my organic, hormone + antibiotic free chicken from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend!)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 475ºF.
- Place your bell pepper cut side DOWN on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast dry for 20-25 minutes, until charred. Cover the roasted bell pepper with a bowl after it's done roasting to create steam, and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove the bowl, and peel off the skin.
- Heat a you cast iron skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the warmed skillet, and cook the chicken until golden brown and it has an internal temperature of 165ºF, about 7-9 minutes per side. Remove from heat and allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes.
- Make the mediterannean salsa by combining the roasted red bell pepper and the remaining salsa ingredients in a food processor. Pulse for about 30 seconds until chunky. Taste for salt and add more if desired.
- Top the warm chicken with the mediterannean salsa.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
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25 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Chicken with Mediterranean Salsa”
Loved this recipe! I had leftover salsa and used it on a Turkey wrap as a “sauce” and it was delicious!
I am so happy you liked my salsa Julie! Oh my, using the salsa in a turkey wrap is a genius idea. I do that too! So glad you enjoyed it.
Such a simple way to jazz up chicken breast! This recipe was easy and so delicious. I used pecans instead of almonds and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again in the near future!
I love to hear that it was easy to make and delicious Stephanie! You can’t ask for more than that. :) It’s good to know it turned out well with pecans. I am glad you will be making it again.
Can’t wait to try this! Do you know the carb/fiber count?
Yes! The recipe has 11.8 grams of carbohydrates and 3.5 grams of fiber Jessica. I sure hope you enjoy it!
I’m going full 5 stars for this salsa! The flavors were surprising. I am impressed that the almonds didn’t overpower it and make it taste like almond butter. The only thing I think I’ll do next time is add a couple cloves of garlic to roast with the peppers (though I do see garlic in your pictures now, I didn’t see it on the recipe when I was making it). I am not joking, though, when I say I licked my plate clean. It was such a unique, delicious flavor. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
I am so glad it turned out well for you and had a unique and delicious flavor Nicole. Thank you so much for the feedback, it really means the world to me.
Pinning this one for future!!
I sure hope you like it Mary!
Oh I can’t wait to try this one, but thinking on making the chicken on air fryer instead.
I sure hope you like it Juliana!
This salsa is amazing!
So glad you like it Lindsey!
This recipe is so easy and delicious, but the five stars really go to the Mediterranean Salsa. It is so delicious and has quickly become a favorite at our house. I loved it with the chicken, and have also used it as a dip for veggies, my husband puts it on his sandwiches and we topped some steak kebabs with it just last night. It is So. Freakin. Good.
I am so glad you like my Mediterranean Salsa Sarah! I love that you have found so many uses for it, they all sound so delicious!
Hi Natalie!! LOVE your recipes and following you on Instagram! Can you use jarred roasted red peppers in this recipe?
Yes of course jarred roasted red peppers would work great Cynthia! I am so happy you like my recipes. Thank you so much!
There isn’t a recipe Natalie makes that I don’t love! This salsa makes the dish!
I am so glad you enjoy my recipes Mindy! You are right though, the sauce is the key to this chicken recipe!
I was struggling to figure out what to make for dinner and had chicken breasts in the fridge which can be kind of boring sometimes especially when you don’t have a plan. I just so happened to have all of the ingredients for this dish. It was DELICIOUS. And SO easy. Highly recommend!
Isn’t it the best feeling when you find a recipe you want to try and you just so happen to have all the ingredients on hand Amanda? I just love it when that happens. I am so happy you liked this recipe. Thanks so much for the recommend!
Looks and sounds great
Thanks
Thanks Todd!