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TRY ONE OF THE BEST KETO CHICKEN RECIPES OUT THERE

Having a solid recipe is very important when you’re on a low-carb diet.

By Althea MarchPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
Avoid getting caught up in your own regular eating routine.

TRY ONE OF THE BEST KETO CHICKEN RECIPES OUT THERE

Having a solid recipe is very important when you’re on a low-carb diet. Avoid getting caught up in your own eating routine by adding keto chicken recipes to your dinner rotation. These quick chicken dinners are low-carb, keto-friendly, and flavorful. You’re sure to find new favorites for dinner nights and special occasions. And don’t worry, this recipe is not based on a combination of chicken, cheese, and bacon like many keto recipes. The focus here is on pairing this recipe with innovative sauces, such as salsa verde and garlic cream. Serve chicken with cauliflower rice or zoodles and soak up all the delicious liquids for keto heaven.

When you want comfort food that you know will fill you up, you can even turn to curries and stews like keto tikka masala. A cold night? Warm up with chicken soup (no noodles). Do you like takeout food? Think of cooking or ordering Italian, Greek, and Asian low-carb styles of food. There’s even fried chicken to counteract your fast food urges. Don’t have a satisfying low-carb morning and need another chance? Why not try cooking or ordering all-bagels-seasoned chicken, or chicken and waffles for breakfast or dinner?

Speaking of dinners, I will also give you ideas for keto dinners and lunches. And don’t forget dessert! Now here we go with the much-awaited recipe:

Ingredients

Keto Chicken Thighs With Garlic Cream Sauce

Makes: 4 serving(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Total Preparation Time: 55 mins

Calories Per Serving: 633

Ingredients

4 pieces of bacon -[Optional]

1 1/2 lbs. chicken thigh with bone and skin

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

1 red onion, chopped

8 oz. mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves of garlic (chopped)

1 bunch of thyme

3/4 c. low sodium chicken soup

3/4c. Whipped cream

1/3c. freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/2 lemon juice

chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

Step 1 Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Place over medium heat and place the chicken skin side down in the pot. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes, then flip over and grill the other side for about 5 more minutes until browned. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

Step 2 Add the onion and simmer until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sautu00e9, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3 Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until the chicken is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes longer.Step 1

Cook the bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Pour the slices onto a paper-lined plate, leaving 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet.

Step 4 Cook the bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Pour the slices onto a paper-lined plate, leaving 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet.

Step 5 Chop the bacon and sprinkle over the chicken before serving.

(Steps 4 and 5 are Optional)

Nutrition (per serving):

633 calories, 33g protein, 8g carbs, 1g fiber, 3g sugars, 52g fat, 22g saturated fat, 534mg sodium

There’s nothing more wonderful than a juicy chicken thigh topped with a perfect chunk of crispy crust. Rich, creamy and comforting, this easy stir-fry is your new favorite, whether you’re on the keto diet or not. It will be a weekday or weekend meal.

How can I get the perfect crispy chicken skin?

Crispy chicken skin has his two keys: fat and patience. Make sure the bottom of the pan is completely coated with oil (bacon fat in this case) before you put the chicken in. Yes, the chicken skin fat will render and create more fat. but it won’t happen right away. If the pan is too dry when you put the chicken in, the skin will burn before the fat is released.And that brings us to the second key: patience. It takes time for the fat on the skin to harden and become crispy, so be careful not to raise the heat too high. If you do this, the skin will be too dark before it becomes crispy, resulting in flabby, burnt skin and little appetite.

If you don’t want to use bacon fat to cook chicken. What can you use instead?

If you don’t want to cook with bacon (or if you don’t have bacon), we recommend using a neutral oil such as vegetable or canola. Be sure to heat the pan before adding the chicken thighs.

How can I make sure my chicken is fully cooked?

The best way to tell if your chicken is cooked through is with a probe thermometer. Chicken is a dark meat, so it needs to reach a temperature of at least 175 degrees Fahrenheit to be safe to eat. However, even if you turn off the heat, it will continue to heat for a while, so if you want the chicken thighs to be soft and juicy, we recommend taking them out when the thermometer reaches about 172 degrees after 10 minutes. A few minutes after removing the chicken from the heat, the internal temperature of the chicken will rise to 175 degrees, making it safe to eat, but do not overcook..

I hope you enjoy this amazing, nutritious chicken keto recipe. To understand more about how effectively keto works, click here!

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About the Creator

Althea March

I am a writer who searches for facts to create compelling nonfictional accounts about our everyday lives as human beings, and I am an avid writer involved in creating short fictional stories that help to stir the imagination for anyone.

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