I grew up in a kind of family that only ate boneless, skinless chicken breast. I don’t remember my mom making any other kind of chicken, and because of it, I had an aversion to chicken for a long time. I never bought bone-in chicken thighs until a few years ago. I’m glad I finally did, though, because the dark meat and crispy skin are amazing!
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CREAMY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or ghee, divided
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2 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on
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Salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup chicken broth or chicken bone broth
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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1/2 lemon, juiced
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
Free Keto Meal Plan: KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS STEP BY STEP GUIDE
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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In an oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, and season both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 3 minutes per side, until the skin, is crispy and golden.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet, and set aside on a plate. If necessary, drain extra fat from the skillet.
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In the skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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6. Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and dried parsley. Let sauce just barely boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 3 minutes.
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Add the chicken back into the sauce and place the skillet in the oven for 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and its juices run clear.
Free Keto Meal Plan: KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS STEP BY STEP GUIDE
