Description
A flavorful Keto Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken dish made with tender chicken thighs, zesty lemon, and savory garlic. Perfect for low-carb meal plans!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice from half a lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix the onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Rub this seasoning onto the chicken thighs and let them sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the Green Beans: Trim the green beans and microwave them for 8-10 minutes in a bowl with 1/2 cup of water until just tender.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through (aim for an internal temperature of 165°F). Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Toss in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the hot sauce and add the previously cooked green beans, draining off any remaining water. Let everything simmer for 5-6 minutes; feel free to add red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Add Broth and Lemon: Pour in the chicken stock and the juice of half a lemon, cooking until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Reheat Chicken: Move the green beans to one side of the skillet and return the chicken thighs to reheat, allowing them to soak up some of that delicious sauce.
- Garnish: Top with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice or a simple salad for a complete meal. Adjust heat levels with hot sauce to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: keto, chicken, garlic, lemon, low-carb