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Crispy Keto Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Low-Carb Dinner Idea

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A simple and delicious keto-friendly recipe featuring crispy chicken thighs cooked in garlic butter with roasted broccoli, perfect for a low-carb dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, trimmed into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chopped thyme (if using), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well blended.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes without moving them until deep golden-brown crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken and transfer to a plate. In the same skillet or a mixing bowl, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a few spoonfuls of the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
  6. Arrange broccoli around the edges of the skillet and place chicken thighs in the center, skin-side up. Spoon remaining garlic butter mixture over the chicken skin.
  7. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and broccoli is tender with charred edges.
  8. Remove skillet from oven, transfer chicken to a plate, and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Serve chicken thighs alongside roasted broccoli, drizzling with any pan juices.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before searing to ensure crispiness. Use a combination of butter and olive oil to prevent burning. If broccoli roasts faster than chicken, cover loosely with foil. Rest chicken after roasting for juicy meat. Reheat in skillet to maintain crispiness.

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