Keto crispy chicken thighs lemon (Print Version)

Juicy chicken thighs with tangy lemon butter cabbage slaw for a crisp, flavorful low-carb meal.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub thoroughly with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper on all sides.
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, shredded red cabbage, sliced green onions, and chopped 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 until well combined.
06 - Pour lemon butter dressing over cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables evenly.
07 - Serve hot roasted chicken thighs alongside dressed lemon butter cabbage slaw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken skin gets impossibly crispy in just thirty minutes, no special tricks required.
  • Lemon butter cabbage slaw is tangy and fresh without feeling like a chore to make.
  • It's keto-friendly, gluten-free, and genuinely delicious, so nobody feels like they're missing out.
02 -
  • Patting the chicken completely dry is the single most important step for crispy skin—any moisture clinging to the surface will steam rather than crisp.
  • If you love extra crispness, switch your oven to broil for the last two minutes, but watch closely because it can go from golden to burned in seconds.
03 -
  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are usually cheaper than breasts and somehow taste better—buy them whenever they're on sale and freeze them for nights when you need dinner to come together fast.
  • The lemon butter dressing is so good you'll find yourself drizzling it over roasted vegetables, fish, or anything that needs brightness, so make extra and keep it in a jar.
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