Crisp-Crust Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Garlic Butter

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Golden-brown chicken thighs seared to perfection and finished in a vibrant lemon-garlic butter sauce, served with a side of roasted vegetables. This American-inspired chicken recipe (low-carb, keto), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes without moving, until skin is deep golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Pour out excess oil, leaving 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until butter melts and sauce thickens slightly. Return chicken to skillet, coating in sauce, and cook for 1 minute more.

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