Keto Cilantro-Lime Chicken Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Keto Cilantro-Lime Chicken Recipe

You love limes and coconut, so don't miss out on the chance to bake cilantro-lime chicken thighs. Question is, what do you do with the leftover au jus?

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, cilantro, keto, lime

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings people

Calories 555kcal

Cost 25

Ingredients

6 to 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
1 onion sliced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 lime sliced
1- 2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. paprika
½ tbsp. cumin powder
1 cup chicken stock
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup coconut milk
¼ cup cilantro chopped
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F.
In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and season to taste.
1- 2 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tbsp. paprika, ½ tbsp. cumin powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Rub the chicken thighs with the chili mixture until well coated on both sides.
6 to 8 chicken thighs
Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil.
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Brown the chicken on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
Stir in the chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
1 cup chicken stock
Pour in the fresh lime juice, give everything a good stir, and place the chicken back in the pan.
¼ cup fresh lime juice
Top the chicken with fresh lime slices, transfer to the oven and cook for 40 to 45 min.
1 lime
When done, pour in the coconut milk and give the sauce a good stir, then top with fresh cilantro.
¼ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup cilantro
Serve the chicken with any extra freshly cut lime slices.

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