Keto Bacon Chicken Thighs With Garlic Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 lb. bone-in
skin-on chicken thighs
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small red onion
chopped
- 8 oz. mushrooms
sliced
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 small bunch thyme
- 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 c. heavy cream
- 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Freshly chopped parsley
for garnish
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain slices on a paper towel-lined plate and reserve about 2 tablespoons fat in skillet.
- 2
Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, then add chicken to skillet skin side-down. Cook until golden and seared, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook until seared on second side, about 5 minutes more. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic then add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, thyme, and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a simmer and let cook 5 minute.
- 4
Return chicken to skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes more.
- 5
Chop bacon and sprinkle over chicken before serving.
Keto Bacon Chicken Thighs With Garlic Cream Sauce
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About this Recipe
Craving a rich, satisfying meal that’s hearty without the carbs? These Keto Bacon Chicken Thighs With Garlic Cream Sauce from Delish.com are your answer, delivering robust flavor in under an hour.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by combining pantry staples into a truly indulgent keto experience. The magic happens as crispy bacon renders its savory fat, infusing the succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with incredible flavor. Then, a rich garlic cream sauce, thickened with heavy cream and brightened with Parmesan and lemon, brings all these elements together into a harmonious, deeply satisfying dish.
What to Expect
Prepare for a feast of textures and flavors. You’ll be treated to perfectly tender chicken thighs, their skin wonderfully crisp from cooking, alongside earthy mushrooms and aromatic red onion. Each bite is enveloped in a velvety, savory garlic cream sauce that’s both comforting and decadent. The combination of salty bacon, juicy chicken, and a luscious sauce makes for a remarkably satisfying meal that doesn't feel like a compromise on flavor, all while adhering to a keto lifestyle. This dish promises a restaurant-quality experience right in your home kitchen, ready to enjoy after just 55 minutes of total time.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe is perfect as written, you can easily make it your own. For an even richer sauce, consider adding a touch more Parmesan cheese. If you enjoy a stronger tang, an extra squeeze of lemon juice at the end can brighten the flavors beautifully. You can also increase the quantity of mushrooms for more earthy notes, or substitute red onion with a yellow onion for a slightly sweeter base.
Serving & Context
This robust dish is ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special occasion that calls for something deeply satisfying. Serve these Keto Bacon Chicken Thighs With Garlic Cream Sauce simply as is, letting the rich sauce and tender chicken shine, or alongside a simple green salad for a complete low-carb meal.