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Roast chicken leg with green beans & hollandaise sauce

A perfect lunch to help you stay in ketosis. If you want to increase fat intake, add extra hollandaise sauce or drizzle with olive oil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: High Fat, High Protein, Keto Starter, Low Carb
Servings: 1
Cost: £4

Ingredients

  • 1 roast chicken leg thigh & drumstick, approx. 200g, skin-on
  • 100 g green beans trimmed
  • 2 tbsp hollandaise sauce homemade or store-bought, approx. 30g
  • 1 tbsp butter for sautéing green beans
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Reheat the Roast Chicken Leg:

  • If the chicken leg is cold, reheat it in an oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Alternatively, pan-fry it in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes per side until the skin is crispy.

Prepare the Green Beans:

  • Heat 1 tbsp butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the green beans and sauté for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with Hollandaise Sauce:

  • Plate the roast chicken leg with the sautéed green beans.
  • Drizzle or serve 2 tbsp hollandaise sauce on the side.

Notes

Macro Nutrient Summary (Approximate)
Calories 640 kcal
Protein 45g
Fat 48g
Carbs 6g
Fibre 3g
Net Carbs 3g