Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Olives

Name: Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Olives
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 ¾ lb boneless, skin-on chicken thighs; ¾ cup pitted green olives; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; salt and black pepper, to taste

Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Olives, keto

Crisp-skinned chicken thighs roasted with lemon, garlic, herbs, and green olives, a simple Mediterranean-style dinner.

50 min total · Easy · Makes 4 servings

Nutrition per serving

Serving size: 1 serving (about 245 g)

1.9 g

net carbs

521

calories

34.3 g

protein

41.3 g

fat

Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response.

Higher in saturated fat

Servings:

4 servings: 7.6 g net carbs and 2084 calories for the whole recipe

Ingredients

1 ¾ lb boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
¾ cup pitted green olives
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps

1
Heat the oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and oregano.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken skin-side down until deep golden.
3
Flip the chicken. Add the garlic, olives, and lemon juice around it.
4
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the thickest piece reaches 165°F.
5
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, spoon the pan juices over the top, and sprinkle with parsley.

Tips

Pat the skin completely dry for the crispiest result.
Check doneness with a thermometer: 165°F in the thickest part.

Nutrition per serving

Serving size: 1 serving (about 245 g)

Calories	521
Protein	34.3 g
Fat	41.3 g
Total carbs	3 g
Fiber	1.1 g
Net carbs	1.9 g
Sodium	560 mg
Saturated fat	10.2 g

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