Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Dinner

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin chicken thighs with a bright lemon pan sauce — family-friendly low carb dinner.

Strict ketoInsulin resistance
Net carbs
~3g
Servings
4
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min

Why this meal fits low carb

Bone-in or boneless thighs stay juicy and pair with lemon-garlic for repeatable weeknight protein. Serve with a pile of non-starchy vegetables instead of rice to keep the plate IR-friendly.

Swaps

Drumsticks or chicken breasts (watch dryness). Lime instead of lemon.

Meal prep

Marinate morning of; roast at dinner. Shred leftovers into lettuce cups.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt, pepper, and parsley

Instructions

  1. Pat thighs dry; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear skin-side down in oil over medium-high heat until golden, 6–7 minutes. Flip; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add broth, lemon juice, and zest.
  4. Simmer covered 15–20 minutes until cooked through. Stir in butter and parsley.

Tips

Serve with roasted broccoli or a simple side salad.

Check the numbers

This recipe is about ~3g net carbs per serving and ~28g protein. Verify packaged ingredients and set your daily budget:

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Net carb and protein values are working estimates intended for the listed quantities and stated servings; they are not laboratory analyses or medical advice. Brands and substitutions can change the result. Verify packaged foods with our net carb calculator. https://metaboliclowcarb.com