Keto Chicken Scampi

4.84 from 6 votes

Creamy, buttery, garlicky and lemony - what's not to love? This easy keto Chicken Scampi is going to be your family's new favorite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: garlic butter chicken, keto chicken scampi, keto lemon chicken recipe, low-carb chicken scampi, quick keto dinner

Servings: servings

Calories: 293kcal

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet. Sesaon the chicken tenders with the salt and pepper. Over medium-high heat, brown the chicken on both sides. Work in batches and don't over-crowd the pan. Add more oil as needed.
Remove the chicken and add the garlic. Cook for one minute. Add the chicken broth and simmer a few minutes to reduce and concentrate the broth flavor.
Return the chicken to the pan (along with any juices) and simmer the chicken 2-3 minutes or until it is cooked through. Remove the chicken to a serving dish, leaving the juice behind in the pan.
Cut the cold garlic into chunks. Remove the broth from the heat and add the lemon juice. Using a whisk, whisk in 2-3 of the cold butter cubes to the pan, whisking until melted. Add another 2-3 cubes and repeat until the butter is incpororated and the sauce is slightly thickened. Add the green onion and parsley and check for seasoning.
Spoon the sauce over the chicken tenders and enjoy!

Recipe Card Tips

Take the pan off the heat completely before whisking in the butter. This is the single most important step for a smooth, unbroken sauce.
Use cold butter, cut into chunks, not softened. Cold butter whisks in gradually instead of melting all at once.
Reheat leftovers in two steps: chicken hot on its own, then cold sauce spooned over the top so it melts without separating.