KETO GARLIC CHICKEN THIGH RECIPES!

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!

CREAMY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or ghee, divided

• 2 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on

• Salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/4 cup chicken broth or chicken bone broth

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

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DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. In an oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. 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.

4. Remove the chicken from the skillet, and set aside on a plate. If necessary, drain extra fat from the skillet.

5. In the skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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