Keto Chicken with Spring Onion & Red Pepper Recipe

Keto Chicken with Spring Onion & Red Pepper (Cooked in Ghee) – For 2 People

Looking for a quick keto-friendly chicken recipe with bold flavor and simple ingredients? This Pakistani-inspired skillet dish uses ghee for rich taste, plus crunchy spring onions and juicy red pepper. It’s low-carb, filling, and ready fast.

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Recipe Overview

• Diet: Keto / Low Carb
• Serving: 2 people
• Time: 15–20 minutes
• Method: Stove / Skillet
• Taste: Pakistani-inspired (optional spice)

Ingredients (2 Servings)

• Chicken (boneless) – 300 g (cubes or strips)
• Ghee – 2 tbsp
• Spring onions – 3 stalks (whites chopped, greens sliced)
• Red bell pepper – ½ medium (thin strips)
• Garlic – 1 tsp, crushed
• Black pepper – ½ tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Red chili flakes – ¼ tsp (optional)
• Lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar) – 1 tsp

Optional (Still Keto)

• Low-carb soy sauce – 1 tsp (for deeper flavor)
• Cumin powder or oregano – ¼ tsp

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat.
2. Add spring onion whites and garlic. Sauté for 30–40 seconds (do not brown).
3. Add the chicken with salt and black pepper. Cook uncovered for 6–8 minutes, stirring, until the chicken turns golden and moisture reduces.
4. Add red pepper and optional chili flakes. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes. Keep peppers slightly crunchy for best keto texture.
5. Add lemon juice (or ACV). If using, add low-carb soy sauce now. Mix well for 20–30 seconds.
6. Turn off heat and top with spring onion greens. Serve hot.

Serving Ideas (Keto-Friendly)

• Serve with cauliflower rice
• Pair with butter-fried cabbage or sautéed spinach
• Enjoy as a meal bowl with extra spring onions + a squeeze of lemon

Flavor Tips

• More desi heat: add a pinch of crushed red chili + extra black pepper
• More richness: finish with ½ tbsp ghee on top right before serving
• Tangy punch: add a few drops of lemon right at the end

Approx Keto Macros (Per Serving)

These are estimated and can change depending on chicken cut and ghee amount.

• Net Carbs: ~5–7g
• Protein: ~30–35g
• Fat: ~18–25g