Keto Three Pepper Chicken Recipe – this easy, low-carb, sugar-free keto three pepper chicken is a bold, aromatic dish made with black, white, and green pepper that keeps you in ketosis while delivering restaurant-style flavor at home.
🥩 Why This Recipe Is Keto-Friendly
- ✔ No sugar, no refined carbs
- ✔ No cornflour or maida
- ✔ Healthy fats (butter, olive oil, ghee)
- ✔ Very low net carbs
- ✔ High protein for satiety
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3)
For the Chicken
- 600 g boneless chicken thighs (best for keto)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp crushed green peppercorns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, very finely sliced (optional, keto-controlled)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ cup chicken bone broth (unsalted)
Three-Pepper Boost
- 1 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp crushed green peppercorns
Keto Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp xanthan gum (optional thickener)
- Salt to taste
Garnish
- Spring onions or coriander
- Extra freshly cracked pepper
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken dry. Add salt, black pepper, white pepper, green peppercorns, and olive oil. Mix well and rest for 15–20 minutes.
Step 2: Sear for Maximum Flavor
Warm a pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
Step 3: Build the Pepper Sauce
In the same pan, lower heat and add butter or ghee.
Fry onion (if using) until soft. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook.
Add the three-pepper blend and stir gently to release aroma.
Step 4: Simmer
Pour in chicken bone broth and apple cider vinegar.
Add chicken to the pan, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until soft.
Step 5: Thicken (Optional)
Sprinkle xanthan gum slowly while stirring. The sauce will thicken instantly. Adjust salt and pepper.
🍽️ Keto Serving Ideas
- Cauliflower rice
- Zucchini noodles
- Steamed broccoli or spinach
- Keto naan or almond flour roti