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Lemon chicken
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Quick keto lemon chicken

Simple, fresh and perfect for the change of season. Let's welcome the warmer season with this quick keto lemon chicken.
Course Dinner
Cuisine International
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 592kcal
Author IEatKeto

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 76g | Fat: 29.5g | Fiber: 0.1g