Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken Thigh Skillet (25 Minutes)

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1. Step 1Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.Use: 1 tablespoon olive oil
2. Step 2Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.Use: 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3. Step 3Season thighs with salt and black pepper.Use: 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4. Step 4Place chicken into the skillet skin-side down.Use: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5. Step 5Cook 6 to 7 minutes until the skin becomes browned and crisp.
6. Step 6Flip chicken thighs.Use: 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
7. Step 7Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through.
8. Step 8Remove chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside on a plate.Use: 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
9. Step 9Reduce heat to medium-low.
10. Step 10Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt.Use: 2 tablespoons butter
11. Step 11Add minced garlic and cook 20 to 30 seconds until fragrant.Use: 3 cloves garlic (minced)
12. Step 12Pour chicken broth into the skillet and scrape browned bits from the bottom with a spatula.Use: 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13. Step 13Add lemon juice and lemon zest and stir.Use: 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
14. Step 14Pour heavy cream into the skillet and stir until sauce combines.Use: 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
15. Step 15Simmer 1 to 2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.Use: 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 cup heavy cream
16. Step 16Return chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.Use: 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 cup heavy cream
17. Step 17Cook 1 minute to warm chicken through.Use: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
18. Step 18Remove from heat and serve.