These chicken thighs are ready in less than 20 minutes, but are perfect every time! Pan seared chicken thighs are a savory treat that will make you look forward to dinner.
Pan Seared Chicken Thighs
There is less than 1 gram net carb in each serving of these incredibly delicious chicken thighs. How big is a serving? An entire chicken thigh is one serving.
This is one of the easiest ways to cook chicken thighs. I used the recognizable spice combination that we all love – Italian seasoning with a little extra garlic and onion powder. The result is a tasty, savory, herbaceous chicken that everyone will love.
Do you keep the skin on chicken thighs when you fry them? Yes, leave the skin on. This is what gets all crispy and releases the flavorful juices into the pan. It also locks the flavor into the chicken and prevents it from drying out as it cooks. So, definitely leave the skin on.
Best Way To Cook Chicken In A Skillet
First, I always recommend frying chicken thighs in a skillet instead of chicken breasts. The dark meat stays juicier after it cooks than white meat breasts do.
Next, Make sure the skillet is coated in your favorite fat. I used olive oil to cook the chicken and then butter to make the skin extra crispy and flavorful but you can also use avocado oil instead of olive oil.
And you don’t have to add seasoning under the skin. Some cooks think it adds flavor to the meat. But as it cooks, the flavors from the spices will naturally soak into the meat.
Keto Chicken Thighs
Since these chicken thighs are flavored with Italian seasoning, they will go with a bunch of different recipes throughout the week. Make an extra batch and save yourself cooking time on those busier days.
Some of my favorite ways to enjoy cooked chicken (including cooked chicken thighs) are:
What To Eat With Chicken
This is a really versatile chicken recipe that goes with tons of easy low-carb side dish recipes. Serve it with your favorite chopped salad and some garlic butter cauliflower rice.
It also tastes perfect with garlic butter cauliflower mash and some parmesan green beans.
Do you love bacon? Then, serve the chicken thighs with some bacon-wrapped asparagus. Or make a bowl of keto French onion deviled egg salad for a quick lunch, along with a few stuffed mushrooms.
How To Store Cooked Chicken
If you’re going to use this in your weekly meal prep, chop it up and keep it in your meal prep containers. They will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Then, eat it cold on top of a chopped salad, or heat it up and eat it just like it is.
Keto Pan Seared Chicken Thighs Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients and step by step pictures that you’ll need to make this delicious keto pan seared chicken thighs recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12-18 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: Less than 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs
- Olive Oil
- Italian Seasoning
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Butter
Directions
Season the chicken with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Sear the chicken skin side down for 1-2 minutes in the heated skillet, and then
flip to the other side. Sear for another 1-2 minutes.
Once the skin is crispy and has a good sear, reduce the heat to medium, and cover. Saute until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the cover, and add the butter to the skillet.
Once melted, spoon the butter over the chicken for a minute or two.
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Keto Pan Seared Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Thighs Bone In and Skin On
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 3 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Season the chicken with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Sear the chicken skin side down for 1-2 minutes in the heated skillet, and then flip to the other side. Sear for another 1-2 minutes.
- Once the skin is crispy and has a good sear, reduce the heat to medium, and cover. Saute until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the cover, and add the butter to the skillet.
- Once melted, spoon the butter over the chicken for a minute or two.
Notes
Net Carbs: Less Than 1 Net Carb Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
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