Whole30 Lemon Chicken (Keto)

I’ll never get sick of an easy and tasty chicken dinner! This Whole30 Lemon Chicken recipe is filled with slightly sweet and savory flavors. The lemon adds a hint of tartness that perfectly contrasts the hearty chicken. In addition, this Lemon Chicken comes together in one skillet in 30 minutes, which makes it great for an easy weeknight dinner!

Author: Organically Addison

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 612 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 pounds - chicken thighs
2 tablespoons - olive oil, or ghee
1 tsp - ground pepper
½ tsp - sea salt
2 cups - chicken broth
1 tsp - garlic
2 tablespoons - lemon juice lemon
¼ cup - coconut cream
1 - lemon

Instructions

First, add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Then, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with sea salt and pepper.
Place chicken in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Next, add minced garlic and sliced lemons to the skillet.
In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, lemon juice and coconut cream. Then, pour this mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil.
After that, boil for 3 minutes then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
Finally, serve with cauliflower rice if desired.

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