Recipes

Keto Diet: Lemon roasted chicken

Serves: 6

Difficulty level: 2

Cost: $$

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 40-42 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 chicken legs
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 lemon sliced for garnish
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or more according to your taste)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 black pepper

Preparation:

Start baby preheating the oven to 425°F and greasing a baking dish with olive oil. Next, add the chicken legs to the baking dish and season with the lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the garlic, onion and lemon slices to the baking dish. Roast for 30 minutes or until the chicken legs begin to brown. Flip and then roast for an additional 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Serving suggestion serve with roasted asparagus or steamed broccoli.

Nutrition Facts (Per serving):

  • Calories: 167
  • Carbs: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Net Carbs: 6g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Fat: 11g

% Calories from:

  • Fat: 59%
  • Carbs: 17%
  • Protein: 24%

 

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Irene Milito

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Irene Milito

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