Sautéed Chicken with Avocado and Crispy Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Tender chicken thighs cooked in garlic-infused butter with creamy avocado and smoky bacon for a satisfying keto meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb, keto-friendly), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, bacon, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (about 12 oz total) chicken thighs
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 medium (about 100g) avocado
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for another 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until crisp, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
5. Step 5: Dice the avocado and add to the skillet with the garlic butter, stirring gently until warmed through (about 1 minute). Stir in 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
6. Step 6: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them in the avocado sauce, and cook for 2 more minutes to heat through. Top with crumbled bacon before serving.