Herb-Crusted Keto Chicken Thighs

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Succulent chicken thighs with a golden garlic-herb crust, baked to tender perfection for a high-protein keto meal that satisfies cravings without the carbs. This American-inspired keto recipe (high protein), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on 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 516 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 516 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 to ensure crisp skin. Season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 tsp paprika until fully mixed.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 1 minute). Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip chicken and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. Step 5: Add the garlic-herb mixture to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant and aromatic.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to skillet (skin-side up), add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp lemon juice, and spoon the butter mixture over the chicken.
  7. Step 7: Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is crispy.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices, then serve.

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