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CarnivoreCrisp-Skinned Chicken Thighs with Pan-Rendered Herb Dressing
Humble chicken thighs are rendered exquisitely crisp through meticulous searing, then finished with a vibrant, herb-infused dressing built right in the pan from its own savory drippings, delivering big flavor without fuss.
2g
net carbs
37g
protein
25g
fat
400
kcal
The keto read
2g net carbs per serving
Humble chicken thighs are rendered exquisitely crisp through meticulous searing, then finished with a vibrant, herb-infused dressing built right in the pan from its own savory drippings, delivering big flavor without fuss.
Ingredients
4 servings
Chicken Thighs
Chicken Thighs800 g
Sea Saltto taste
Black Pepperto taste
Pan Dressing
Garlic3 cloves
Fresh Parsley0.25 cup
Chicken Broth120 ml
Lemon Juice30 ml
Method
Chicken Thighs
1
Pat chicken thighs very dry with paper towels. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper on both sides, especially on the skin.
2
Render and Sear: Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a cold, heavy-bottomed pan (cast iron works best). Turn heat to medium-low. Slowly render the fat from the skin for 15-20 minutes until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crisp. Increase heat to medium-high and flip the thighs, searing for 5-7 minutes on the flesh side until cooked through (internal temperature 74°C / 165°F). Remove thighs from the pan and set aside on a plate, tented with foil.
Pan Dressing
3
Pour off most of the rendered chicken fat from the pan, leaving about 2-3 tablespoons. Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced and flavors meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve
4
Plate the crispy chicken thighs and spoon the warm pan dressing generously over them.
The keto read
Why this lands at 2g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 2g net carbs against 37g protein and 25g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Crisp-Skinned Chicken Thighs with Pan-Rendered Herb Dressing keto?▾
Crisp-Skinned Chicken Thighs with Pan-Rendered Herb Dressing has 2g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Crisp-Skinned Chicken Thighs with Pan-Rendered Herb Dressing?▾
400 calories, 37g protein, 25g fat, and 2g net carbs per serving.
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