Golden pan seared chicken (keto recipe)

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 500g chicken thighs
  
• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
• ½ tsp Italian herbs
  
• 2 tbs duck fat (or olive oil)
  
• 1 spring onion, chopped
  
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1 tsp paprika, divided
  
• ½ cup chicken stock
  
• 1 tbs butter
  
• ¼ tsp chilli flakes
  
• 1/3 cup thickened cream
  
• 2 tbs capers
  
• ½ lemon, sliced (for garnish)
  
• Handful of fresh parsley (for garnish)
  
• Salt and black pepper

Method

Prepare the chicken:

Bring the chicken thighs to room temperature for a minimum of 30 mintues. Pat dry, cut in half, and place in a bowl. Season with garlic powder, Italian herbs, ½ tsp paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub evenly.

Sear the chicken:

Heat a large cast iron pan over medium heat and melt the duck fat (or olive oil). Cook the chicken for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Make the sauce:

In the same pan, add the chopped spring onion and minced garlic. Saute for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chicken stock, lemon juice, thyme sprigs, the remaining ½ tsp paprika, and chilli flakes.

Finish the sauce:

Reduce heat and add butter and cream. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Return the chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it. Stir in capers.

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices.

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