Low Carb Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thigh
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Low Carb Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thigh recipe—an elegant, flavor-packed dish that's as wholesome as it is easy to make. Featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a fragrant blend of fresh rosemary, zesty lemon, garlic, and olive oil, this recipe ensures unforgettable flavor with minimal effort. Baked to golden perfection in a bath of chicken broth, these juicy chicken thighs emerge with crispy skin and succulent meat that is perfect for low-carb lifestyles. Ready in under an hour and paired beautifully with keto-friendly sides, this savory dish is ideal for family meals or impressive entertaining without the carbs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Zest the lemon and then squeeze its juice into a small bowl. Place the zest and juice aside.
Finely chop the fresh rosemary and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, ensuring they are evenly coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and place them skin-side up in an oven-safe baking dish. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth into the baking dish around the chicken thighs to keep them moist during cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and the skin is golden and crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then serve with your choice of low-carb side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 135.2 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 564 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 3134 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 136.2 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1676 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
