Crispy Bacon-Baked Chicken Thighs with Avocado Cream

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A rich, high-protein keto meal featuring golden chicken thighs, smoky bacon, and a velvety avocado sauce that satisfies cravings without compromising fat-burning goals. This keto recipe (high protein, low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, smoked bacon, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 502 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 502 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a cold skillet, cook 100g chopped bacon over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crisp and edges curl, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
  3. Step 3: Place seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up in a parchment-lined baking dish, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes until golden and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, halve and scoop 1 large avocado flesh into a bowl, add 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder, then mash until smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Crisp 10g unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat, add 100g cooked bacon until crispy, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and 1 tbsp chopped chives.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle avocado cream over roasted chicken thighs, top with crispy bacon, and serve immediately while hot.

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