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Keto Lebanese Chicken (Keto, Low-Carb, GF)

Keto Lebanese Chicken

I love an easy recipe that tastes like I have been in the kitchen all day! Lebanese Chicken is one of those recipes. This chicken is so incredibly delicious, and it all started with Facebook.

I see recipes on Facebook every day. It isn’t often that I actually go to the kitchen and prepare what I see. I often have good intentions, but I typically do not follow through.

The one recipe that I did try was incredibly tasty and came together in a matter of minutes. My family loved it, and it has become a staple at our house.

Before keto, I used a whole, cut-up chicken. Now, I prefer to cook chicken thighs, but leg quarters would also be a great choice.

Carrots are optional to this dish. If you prefer to add them peel a couple and cut into 3-inch pieces. Add to the pan with the onions and tomatoes. Adjust the macros for this addition.

Serve this with the fabulous pan drippings on top of riced cauliflower. Serve with a side salad, and you have a meal your family and friends will love.

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Keto Lebanese Chicken

Course Main Course
Servings 8
Author Amye Melton

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 whole chicken cut up or 8 pieces chicken (at least 4 pieces dark meat)
  • 1 med. onion cut into wedges, layers separated
  • 2 med. Roma tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 6-8 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 lg. lemon juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • carrots peeled and cut into 2" pieces, if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500℉.
  • Drizzle 1 tbsp. olive oil on the bottom of a very large pan (I use a 12 x 15 metal pan with sides). Do not use glass or ceramic).
  • Place chicken, skin side up, on the pan without overlapping or overcrowding. 
  • Place tomato wedges, onion pieces, and garlic around and in between chicken. 
  • Squeeze lemon over chicken and vegetables. 
  • Sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper. 
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F. Serve with pan drippings.

Notes

Nutritional Information:
Net Carbs: 3 g.; Fat: 21 g.; Protein: 30 g.; Calories:  324

Greek Burgers with Sour Cream Tzatziki Sauce

 

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Here is an old NJSD recipe from 2016 updated with keto nutritional information.

For a quick and delicious weeknight dinner try these fabulous Greek burgers. Only a few simple ingredients will transform regular ground beef into this excellent burger for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The topping and the sour cream tzatziki sauce make the burger extra special.

Try making these burgers with ground lamb, turkey, or chicken instead of beef for a nice change. I’ve even added the nutritional information for you.

Greek Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
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Greek Burgers

Servings 6
Calories 658kcal
Author Amye Melton

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. ground beef
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 2 Roma tomatoes sliced
  • 3 tbsp. crumbled Feta cheese
  • 6 rings red onion
  • 12 pitted Kalamata olives
  • 6 green leaf lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix beef, olive oil, oregano, garlic, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper.  Divide and form into 6 uniform patties.
  • Grill until desired doneness.  
  • Serve on a lettuce leaf with sliced tomatoes, crumbled Feta cheese, red onion slice, olives and tzatziki sauce (recipe follows). 

Notes

Nutritional Information:
Beef: 2g Net Carbs; 44g Fat; 59g Protein; 658 Calories
Lamb: 2g Net Carbs; 53g Fat; 52g Protein; 708 Calories
Chicken: 2g Net Carbs; 32g Fat; 54g Protein; 511 Calories
Turkey: 2g Net Carbs; 47g Fat; 58g Protein; 667 Calories 
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Sour Cream Tzatziki Sauce

Course Keto
Servings 6
Calories 86kcal
Author Amye Melton

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1 lg. cucumber peeled, seeds removed and grated, then squeezed dry using a clean kitchen towel
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. dried dill weed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  • Combine sour cream, grated cucumber, dill weed, garlic, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl.  Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.  

Notes

Nutritional Information:
3g Net Carbs; 8g Fat; 1g Protein; 86 Calories

 

Greek Quinoa Layered Jar Salad

Greek Quinoa Layered Jar Salad

For someone that hates to be late to anything It seems I am always last to jump on the bandwagon when trying new ingredients in the kitchen. For the first time ever I have tried Quinoa!  I tried it in this layered Mason jar salad and now I am a huge fan!

Quinoa, pronounced (keen-wah), is considered to be a whole grain but it actually is not. It’s a seed and it’s gluten-free, cholesterol-free, high in protein, and provides 9 essential amino acids. It is thought to help stave off a number of diseases, reduces the frequency of migraines and reduces the risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks.

I love to keep these layered jar salads in the fridge for quick and easy lunches or those dinners when you have no time to cook. They generally start with the dressing in the bottom of the jar, followed by the hardier ingredients, keeping the lettuce near the top of the jar to keep the salad crisp. This salad will last 3 to 4 days stored in the refrigerator.

 

Greek Quinoa Layered Jar Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 quart Mason jars, with lids
  • 1 c. Quinoa
  • 2 c. vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp. fresh chopped dill
  • ¼ c. diced red onion
  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • ¼ tsp. dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 c. grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ hothouse cucumber, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ c kalamata olives, seeds removed and cut in half
  • 5 oz. feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
Instructions
  1. Combine rinsed Quinoa in a saucepan with 2 cups broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer for 15 minutes or until Quinoa has absorbed all of the broth.
  2. Turn off the heat and place a lid on the pot. Let Quinoa steam for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Stir in chopped dill and red onion. Let cool.
  3. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and Dijon until mixed well. Divide evenly between the 4 quart jars. Layer the veggies in the jar starting with the tomatoes, the bell pepper and cucumber.
  4. Divide the Quinoa among the jars, spooning it in. Top with feta and olives. At this point you can press down the ingredients slightly in the jar.
  5. Top off each salad with a handful of chopped lettuce. Store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Pour the contents into a bowl when you are ready to eat!

 

Mexican Seasoning Blend

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We recently moved Savannah home again. She will be doing an internship in January, and it was impossible to find a six-month lease near the college. So, for six-months, she will make the daily drive to college.

I questioned how living together would be after she has been on her own for so long. I’m trying really hard to remember she’s not a child any longer. It is coming with some benefits also. She has become very independent…she doesn’t want me doing her laundry, and she has become an excellent cook!

Fajitas is a specialty of hers, and I am using every excuse I can think of to have her cook them often. Her secret is this awesome seasoning blend that she makes. I even seasoned a roast with it, and it was delicious.

Savannah does not have an exact measurement for the meat and veggies. To feed two people, she typically uses one to two boneless, skinless chicken breast, two green bell peppers, one large onion, and two to three Roma tomatoes.

Savannah seasons her meat with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Then saute’s it in a little oil until done. She then removes the meat from the skillet to saute green bell peppers and onions. Once the veggies are tender, add chopped Roma tomatoes and a heaping tablespoon of the fabulous seasoning, plus the juice of half a lime. Add the meat back to the skillet, stirring to combine and serve.

Try this tasty Mexican seasoning blend on burgers or grilled meats for extra wonderful flavor!

Mexican Seasoning Blend
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. Mexican oregano
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Store in a small jar.