Crispy Seared Chicken with Sage Butter

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Juicy chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and finished with a rich sage butter sauce that elevates simple ingredients. This French-inspired chicken recipe (high-protein, keto-friendly), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, unsalted butter, fresh sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, 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: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 1 French cuisine 320 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 salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken skin-side down in skillet; cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until skin is deeply golden and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip chicken, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet, then add butter and sage to the same pan. Swirl until butter foams, then spoon mixture over chicken.

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