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Get the Recipe: Whole30 Lemon Chicken
This Whole30 Lemon Chicken recipe is super easy and filled with tart and savory flavors. Since everything is made in one skillet, it's great for any night of the week!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 578 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1 large lemon sliced
Instructions
- First, add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Then, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with sea salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Next, add minced garlic and sliced lemons to the skillet.
- In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, lemon juice and coconut cream. Then, pour this mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil.
- After that, boil for 3 minutes then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Finally, serve with cauliflower rice if desired.
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Notes
- Serve over cauliflower rice and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Chicken is done cooking when it has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add leftovers to a skillet over low heat until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
578kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
222mg
(74%)
Sodium
656mg
(27%)
Potassium
572mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
181IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 578
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 578kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 572mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.