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recipe mediterranean keto ground chicken skillet with olives and feta
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Mediterranean Ground Chicken Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring savory chicken, sweet peppers, olives, and feta, finished with a zesty lemon-yogurt drizzle. It’s perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) Ground Chicken, skinless
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion, finely chopped (≈150 g / 1 cup)
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced (≈150 g / 1 cup)
- 120 g (½ cup) Pitted Kalamata Olives, halved
- 150 g (5 oz) Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Juice of ½ Lemon (≈1 Tbsp / 15 ml)
- 120 g (½ cup) Plain Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Mint, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Pine Nuts, toasted
- 1 tsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (for finishing)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Bloom Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown Chicken: Add ground chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
- Season Chicken: Season with oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add Olives & Lemon: Fold in olives, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Swirl in Yogurt: Remove from heat and swirl in Greek yogurt.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with feta, pine nuts, and mint. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use high-quality ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil and sheep’s milk feta. Toasting pine nuts enhances their flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg