Simple, fresh and perfect for the change of season. Let’s welcome the warmer season with this quick keto lemon chicken.
No matter for how many people you are cooking: a baked dinner is always a handy option. Perfect idea for one person, a couple or an entire family. From traybake dinners with chicken, seafood or even tofu, to quick keto dinner ideas like this lemon chicken, there is something for everyone.
To make this easy low carb recipe, you’ll need:
- chicken thighs
- unwaxed lemons (even better if they are organic)
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- fresh parsley (or thyme)
- dried oregano (optional)
- salt and pepper
The steps for this quick keto lemon chicken are quite easy to follow:
- Prepare a baking pan with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, 4-5 slices of lemon (previously washed) and 2 chicken thighs.
- Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of 1/2 lemon all over the chicken. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake at 190°C for approx. 40-50 minutes, ensure the chicken is completely cooked through before serving. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked through before serving.
- Halfway through the cooking time, remove the pan from the oven and carefully turn the chicken a couple of times to mix all the ingredients.
- Before putting back the pan in the oven, if the chicken looks too dry, you can add a couple of tablespoons of water or a bit of olive oil.
- Once ready, remove the pan from the oven and serve the chicken with a few extra slices of lemon and some fresh parsley. Taste and adjust the amount of salt and black pepper if needed.
This simple low carb lemon chicken can be cooked in advance if needed. Prepare all the ingredients in just a few minutes, then leave the oven to do all the job while you take a little break waiting for dinner.
Chicken thighs are the best choice for this recipe: they are easy to cook, available in most shops and relatively cheap. Pick your favourite option between boneless, skinless, etc.
If you make this recipe for dinner, you’ll only need to add some vegetables as a side dish: even a simple salad will be enough because the chicken is already rich in flavour. Raw vegetables (cucumber, tomatoes, pickled onions) will make a lovely pair with this keto lemon chicken. You could also add a little yogurt-based sauce in which you can dip the vegetables or even the sliced chicken. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Quick keto lemon chicken
Ingredients
- 2 chicken thighs use skin-on chicken thighs for a more flavourful result
- 1 unwaxed lemon preferably organic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chopped parsley
- a pinch of salt and pepper
- a pinch of dried oregano optional
Instructions
- Prepare a baking pan with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, 4-5 thin slices of lemon (previously washed) and 2 chicken thighs
- .Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of 1/2 lemon all over the chicken. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake at 190°C for approx. 40-50 minutes, ensure the chicken is completely cooked through before serving. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked through before serving.
- Halfway through the cooking time, remove the pan from the oven and carefully turn the chicken a couple of times to mix all the ingredients.
- Before putting back the pan in the oven, if the chicken looks too dry, you can add a couple of tablespoons of water or a bit of olive oil.
- Once ready, remove the pan from the oven and serve the chicken with a few extra slices of lemon and some fresh parsley. Taste and adjust the amount of salt and black pepper if needed.
Notes
- The nutritional information written below considers only the meat of the chicken, not the skin.
- This recipe is intended to be made with medium-sized chicken thighs.
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Absolutely lovely and so simple to make.