Crispy Lemon-Dill Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter

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Golden-brown chicken thighs seared to perfection and finished with a bright, herbaceous lemon-dill sauce that's perfectly keto-friendly for lean muscle support. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 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. In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika; rub evenly over both sides of the chicken.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes without moving, until the skin is deeply golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
  4. Step 4: Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp fresh dill to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Stir in 1 tbsp butter and cook for 1 minute until butter melts and sauce thickens slightly, coating the back of a spoon.

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