These keto crock pot lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs are a delicious dish. This dish is made with a combination of chicken, butter, lemon juice & zest, garlic, and seasoning to form the healthy dish. It is loaded with proteins and healthy fats, so it helps to be full till the next meal. This dish is prepared in only 10 minutes, then it gets cooked in a crock pot for 4 to 5 hours on low settings, and you are free to do other tasks of the day. We can broil the chicken thighs for an additional 3 to 4 minutes so they get crispy and golden. We can consume these keto crock pot lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with keto cauliflower rice, sautéed greens, and roasted vegetables for a tasty dinner.
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STATS:
- Preparation time: Ten minutes
- Number of calories: 340 kcal
- Portion size: 1-2 chicken thighs
- Time to cook: 4-5 hours on low
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
- Overall duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Portion: 4-6 portions
EQUIPMENT:
- Crock Pot
- Cutting board
- Small vessel
- Tongs
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 chicken thighs (along with bone & skin)
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 lemon juice & zest
- 4 garlic pieces
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- Black pepper
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- Salt
- Fresh parsley
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN THIGH:
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We use chicken thighs along with bone and skin for the taste and flavor.
BUTTER:
- We use salt-free butter to make this dish; it provides taste and richness in the dish.
LEMON JUICE AND ZEST:
- We use lemon juice and zest to make the lemon flavor of these chicken thighs, and it makes the dish citrusy and tangy.
GARLIC:
- We use fresh minced garlic in this dish to deepen the flavor and also to impart the aroma.
ONION POWDER:
- We use onion powder to provide the slight sweetness in the dish without the moisture.
PAPRIKA:
- We use smoked paprika in this dish to provide the smoky flavor, and it also provides decent color in the dish.
SALT & BLACK PEPPER:
- We use this to season the dish in order to provide flavor.
DRIED THYME & ITALIAN SEASONING:
We use dried thyme and Italian seasoning to provide the flavor and aroma in the dish.
PARSLEY:
- We use parsley to garnish these lemon garlic butter thighs.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We would properly dry the chicken thighs to remove any extra water.
- Then we would rub salt, paprika, thyme, onion seasoning, and black pepper on the thighs.
- Take a small vessel and add lemon juice, garlic, zest, and liquid butter to the vessel.
- We can place the chicken thighs in the crock pot and add the lemon butter mixture over the thighs & close the crock pot & cook for 4 to 5 hours on low flame.
- Then we can broil the chicken for three to five minutes to crisp the chicken skin, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- We would offer cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower with these chicken thighs.
- Roasted asparagus or green onions also go great with these chicken thighs.
- These chicken thighs are served with the spinach salad as a side dish for a complete meal.
- You would also offer zoodles along with these chicken thighs.
- We can garnish these thighs with Parmesan cheese.
- You can offer these chicken thighs with sautéed mushrooms for a delicious dinner.
TIPS:
- We can sear the thighs with the skin-side for additional flavor.
- You would include extra chicken broth in order to make a sauce.
- We would use a thermometer to properly check the chicken.
- You would also use boneless chicken thighs to shorten the cooking time.
- We can garnish the dish with lemon wedges for serving.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We would reserve the remaining dish in the closed vessel for four days.
FREEZER:
- Reserve the cold chicken and sauce in the bag for more than 2 months.
FAQs:
Will we use chicken breast to make this lemon garlic butter dish?
- We can prepare this lemon garlic butter dish with chicken breast, but this will cook fast, so we have to adjust the time accordingly.
How to prepare the dairy-free chicken thighs?
- We would use olive oil in place of butter and avoid garnishing with cheese at the end to prepare the dairy-free dish.
Is this thigh dish spicy?
- This thigh dish is not spicy, but we would sprinkle the red chili flakes as much as we want.
Will I add some liquid to cook in the crock pot?
- There is no requirement for any liquid addition in the crock pot; just butter and lemon juice are enough.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric content: 340 kcal
Fiber: 0g
Net carbs: 2g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 25g
Sodium: 420mg
Number of total carbs: 2g
Potassium: 280mg
Vitamin A: 310 IU
Calcium: 15mg
Serving size: 1-2 chicken thighs
Iron: 1mg
