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Keto Zesty Jalapeno Lime Chicken

Keto Zesty Jalapeno Chicken Recipe. Seasoned with cilantro and jalapeno can be spicy or mild. Once the chicken is spatchcocked it cooks quicker.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chipotle, Cilantro, Cumin, Jalapeno, Jalapeno Chicken, Keto, Keto Recipe, Lime Juice, Low Carb Recipe, Marinated, Roasted Chicken, Spatchcock, Spatchcock Roasted, Tex-Mex, Whole Chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 307kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Equipment

Oven Proof Large Frying Pan with Lid

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp Powdered Jalapeno
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp pink salt
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp Monkfruit Sweetener
  • 6 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro stems and all
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 whole chicken apprximately 4-5 lbs.
  • * 1 cup Brussel Sprouts or other Vegetable *optional

Instructions

  • First preheat oven to 400.
  • Second, combine powdered jalapeno, smoked paprika, chipotle, cumin, salt,  turmeric, and monk fruit sugar stirring until well combined.
    1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp Powdered Jalapeno, 1/4 tsp chipotle, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp pink salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp Monkfruit Sweetener
  • Thirdly, juice limes.
    6 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
  • Next, place cilantro inside a food processor and process.
    1/4 cup fresh cilantro stems and all
  • Add minced garlic, lime juice, red wine vinegar, chicken broth, seasonings from above, and process until combined. S
    2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Set sauce aside.

Directions to Spatchcock Chicken

  • Spatchcock your chicken (cut out the backbone of the chicken).
    1 whole chicken apprximately 4-5 lbs.
  • Finally, using your fingers separate the chicken skin from the meat.
  • Next, cut the chicken skin along the backbone and fold over to the other side.
  • Take a sharp scissor and cut down one side of the backbone and then the other side.

Save the Back Bone For Chicken Broth

  • *If wanting to make chicken broth save the backbone in a gallon size freezer bag and place in the freezer. Once you have collected about 1 to 2 lbs of chicken bones use to make chicken broth.*
  • Flip chicken on to the back so that the breast is facing upright.
  • Using your whole weight press on the center of the breast and press down until the chicken appears almost flat.
  • Using your fingers separates the skin from the meat being careful not to rip or tear the skin.
  • Flipping up the skin to pour Jalapeno sauce on.
  • Take an oven-safe frying pan and place the chicken breast side up in the pan.
  • Take the sauce from the food processor and pour a small amount under the skin of the breast.
  • Flip the chicken over to its back and pour some sauce on the underside of the chicken.
  • Jalapeno sauce poured on the back of the chicken.
  • Flip the chicken back over so the breast is facing upright.
  • Pour remaining sauce on top of the chicken breast.
  • Add Brussel sprouts to the pan.
    * 1 cup Brussel Sprouts or other Vegetable
  • Next, place the pan in the oven and place the lid on.
  • After 25 minutes remove the lid and continue to bake for 20 to 35 minutes.
  • If necessary cook an additional 10 -15 minutes.
  • Open the oven and spread the coconut oil all over the skin of the chicken and turn the oven on to broil for 2 – 4 minutes until the skin crisps up.
    1 tbsp coconut oil
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes then cut up and serve.
  • Serve with a couple of teaspoons of sauce on top of chicken.
  • Optional: serve with a little sour cream, cilantro, and slices of lime.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 6.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18 g 27 %
Saturated Fat 6 g 29 %
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 37 mg 12 %
Sodium 126 mg 5 %
Potassium 107 mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g 3 %
Sugars 1 g  
Protein 28 g 56 %
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 26 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 8 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g