Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken
This irresistible keto lemon garlic chicken is a delicious blend of tangy lemon and aromatic garlic made in the Instant Pot - perfect for meal prep.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 217.73kcal
Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups chicken broth (or 14 oz warm water & Savory Chicken Soup Keto Chow)
- 4 garlic cloves , sliced or minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup unsalted grass-fed butter , cubed
- Parsley & lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice or mince garlic cloves. Juice and zest one lemon. Set aside.
- Place chicken thighs in an Instant Pot or slow cooker.
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Add lemon zest, fresh garlic, cubed butter and lemon juice. Add the chicken broth around the sides of the chicken. Careful not to wash off the seasoning.
- Cover Instant Pot or slow cooker. Follow cooking instructions below according to your ingredients and cooking method.
Cooking Instructions:
- For Instant Pot with boneless chicken thighs, set to manual 6 minutes if seared beforehand, 8 minutes if not seared, 10 minutes if frozen.
- For Instant Pot with bone-in chicken thighs, set to manual 8 minutes if seared beforehand, 10 minutes if not seared, 15 minutes if frozen.
- For a slow cooker, cook 3-4 hours on high, 6-8 hours on low.
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Notes
Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freezer for 3-6 months.
Make sure internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Nutrition
Serving: 176g | Calories: 217.73kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.13g | Protein: 20.28g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 6.62g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.52g | Trans Fat: 0.39g | Cholesterol: 111.52mg | Sodium: 574.3mg | Potassium: 221.59mg | Fiber: 0.25g | Sugar: 0.29g | Net Carbohydrates: 1.88g