Crispy Keto Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter

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Juicy, skin-on chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and finished with a zesty lemon-herb butter sauce, all under 5g net carbs per serving. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet; do not move for 5 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then flip and sear 2 more minutes until edges are golden.
  3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and let rest 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, and thyme to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, then stir in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter until melted and emulsified.
  5. Step 5: Pour lemon-herb butter over chicken thighs and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

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