Keto Crispy Chicken Lemon Butter (Print View)

Crispy chicken thighs with tangy lemon butter cabbage slaw

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Cabbage Slaw

07 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage
08 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
09 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
10 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

→ Lemon Butter Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub all over with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Place seasoned chicken thighs skin side up on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - While chicken roasts, combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, green onions, and fresh parsley in a large bowl.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
06 - Pour lemon butter dressing over cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to combine.
07 - Transfer crispy chicken thighs to serving plates and accompany with lemon butter cabbage slaw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken skin gets genuinely crispy in just 30 minutes, no special tricks required.
  • It's a complete meal that fits keto macros without tasting like diet food.
  • The slaw stays refreshing and doesn't wilt if you dress it right before serving.
02 -
  • If your chicken skin isn't fully crispy after 30 minutes, broil it for 2-3 minutes at the very end, but watch it like a hawk because it can burn fast.
  • Never dress the raw cabbage more than 15 minutes before serving, or it'll start releasing water and the slaw becomes sad and soggy.
03 -
  • If your lemon juice tastes like it's been sitting around, zest a fresh lemon and squeeze it right before mixing the dressing because the difference is night and day.
  • Room-temperature butter whisks into the lemon juice more smoothly than cold butter, so melt it and let it cool for just a minute before combining.
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