Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken – Easy Low Carb Dinner Idea

Zesty Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken – Perfect Weeknight Low-Carb Dinner

This Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken is the kind of dish that becomes a weekly staple. Tender chicken thighs seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a buttery lemon garlic sauce—it’s everything you love about comfort food, minus the carbs. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe packs a punch of flavor and fits perfectly into a low-carb or ketogenic lifestyle.

🍗 Ingredients

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook another 3 minutes.
4. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pan, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5. Pour in lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then whisk in butter.
6. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and transfer to the oven.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve with sautéed greens or cauliflower rice.

📊 Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 27g
• Fat: 30g
• Net Carbs: 3g

💡 Pro Tips

• For crispier skin, broil for the last 2 minutes.
• Use boneless thighs if preferred, just reduce baking time slightly.
• Want extra flavor? Add capers or a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce.

📌 Tags:

KetoChicken,LemonGarlic,KetoDinner,LowCarbMeals,HealthyRecipes