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Keto Chicken Thighs
Perfectly seasoned low carb chicken thighs make a simple protein packed dinner or lunch entree the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Keto
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs skin on
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place a cast-iron pan or skillet of your choice on the stovetop over medium heat to allow the pan to warm up. This will help keep the chicken from sticking too much.
- In a large bowl place the 6 chicken thighs and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Making sure each piece is lightly coated.
- In a small bowl whisk together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add seasoning mixture to the large bowl and coat the chicken evenly with it.
- Place chicken thighs into the pan skin side down care to not burn yourself as it will be hot.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer from the stovetop to the preheated oven and cook for 15-20 minutes or until it reaches your desired temperature.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to rest before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
315mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.