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CarnivoreCrispy Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Herbed Drippings
Achieve restaurant-level crispy skin and succulent meat with these pan-seared chicken thighs, finished with a bright, herbaceous pan sauce made from their own rendered fat. A simple classic, executed perfectly.
1g
net carbs
42g
protein
25g
fat
425
kcal
The keto read
1g net carbs per serving
Achieve restaurant-level crispy skin and succulent meat with these pan-seared chicken thighs, finished with a bright, herbaceous pan sauce made from their own rendered fat. A simple classic, executed perfectly.
Ingredients
4 servings
Chicken Thighs
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs8
Lard or chicken fat (optional)1 tbsp
Herbed Drippings
Garlic cloves4
Fresh parsley, chopped0.25 cup
Fresh dill, chopped2 tbsp
Chicken broth (no added sugar/soy)0.5 cup
Apple cider vinegar1 tbsp
Seasoning
Sea salt1.5 tsp
Black pepper0.75 tsp
Smoked paprika0.5 tsp
Method
Chicken Thighs
1
Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels; this is crucial for crispy skin. Season liberally on all sides with 1 tsp sea salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and the smoked paprika.
2
Render and Sear: In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron), place the chicken thighs skin-side down. You may not need extra fat, as chicken thighs render their own; if the pan seems dry, add 1 tbsp lard. Cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, allowing the fat to slowly render and the skin to become deeply golden brown and crispy. Do not rush this step.
Finish Cooking
3
Once the skin is crispy, flip the chicken thighs over. Increase heat to medium. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Remove the chicken to a plate and let it rest, skin-side up, to maintain crispness.
Herbed Drippings
4
Carefully pour off most of the rendered chicken fat from the skillet, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5
Deglaze and Finish: Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the fresh parsley and dill. Let the sauce reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Serve
6
Spoon the warm herbed drippings generously over the rested crispy chicken thighs.
The keto read
Why this lands at 1g net carbs
Built almost entirely from animal foods — no sugar, starch, or high-carb plants — so the carb count stays effectively at zero. With 42g protein and 25g fat per serving, it reads as a clean carnivore plate.
Common questions
Is Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Herbed Drippings keto?▾
Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Herbed Drippings has 1g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Herbed Drippings?▾
425 calories, 42g protein, 25g fat, and 1g net carbs per serving.
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