Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs Recipe Keto Low Carb Gluten Free Food

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE - KETO, LOW CARB, GLUTEN FREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Trim excess skin and fat from chicken thighs, reserving the single layer of skin that covers the thigh meat.
• Create a pocket between the skin and thigh meat using hands or a blunt utensil.
• Mix together basil, Parmesan, garlic, sea salt, pepper, and a few drops of the olive oil.
• Evenly divide the mixture between the chicken thighs, stuffing it into the pocket beneath the skin and evenly spreading over the thigh meat.
• Heat remaining olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
• Place chicken thighs skin side down in the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
• Flip the thighs and continue cooking on the stovetop for an additional 8-10 minutes.
• Transfer the skillet to the 450 degrees Fahrenheit oven to finish the cook, baking for 15-20 minutes or until chicken reaches your preferred temperature.
• Let rest before serving.

BAKED GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS - LOW CARB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a baking pan.
• In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, garlic, soy sauce, pepper, and rosemary. Cook 2 minutes on High in the microwave, or until butter is melted.
• Arrange chicken on the baking pan, and coat with the butter mixture, reserving some of the mixture for basting.
• Bake chicken 25 minutes then remove from oven and turn chicken over.
• Baste with remaining butter mixture. Return to oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until juices run clear.

CHICKEN PARMESAN (LOW-CARB, KETO)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• 2. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• 3. Slice chicken breasts in half to make thinner pieces.
• 4. Mix almond meal/flour, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
• 5. Whisk the egg in a separate bowl.
• 6. Dip the chicken in the egg, then into the "breading".
• 7. Place "breaded" chicken breasts on baking sheet.
• 8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
• 9. Take out of the oven and top each piece with equal amount of sauce and mozzarella.
• 10. Bake until cheese melts.
• 11. Serve!