This is such a flavourful and quick dish to make. If you don’t have a cast iron/skillet, you can use any other suitable pan that is oven proof.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 334.1kcal
Equipment
- Cast Iron Pan/Skillet
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken Thighs, skin on
- 2 tbsp Basil, dried
- 3 tbsp Parmesan, finely grated
- 1 clove Garlic, crushed/minced
- 1 tsp Pink Salt
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Create a pocket between the skin and thigh meat using hands or a blunt utensil.
- Mix together basil, parmesan, garlic, salt and 1-2 tbsp of the olive oil.
- Evenly divide the mixture between the chicken thighs, stuffing it into the pocket beneath the skin and evenly spreading over the thigh meat.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or suitable pan over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken thighs skin side down in the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn the thighs and continue cooking on the stovetop for an additional 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven to bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Original recipe adapted from Tasha Metcalf at Ketogasm.com
Nutrition
Serving: 116grams | Calories: 334.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.9g | Protein: 29.3g | Fat: 23.1g
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Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN THIGHS
Amount Per Serving (116 grams)
Calories 334.1
Calories from Fat 208
% Daily Value*
Fat 23.1g36%
Carbohydrates 0.9g0%
Protein 29.3g59%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
