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Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken Thigh Skillet (20 Minutes)
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Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken Thigh Skillet (20 Minutes)

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 540
Crispy lemon pepper chicken thighs cooked in one skillet with fresh lemon—fast, bold, and keto-friendly.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
  • 1½ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon (sliced)
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions 

  • Pat chicken thighs dry and season evenly with lemon pepper seasoning and salt.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7–8 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  • Flip chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
  • Add lemon slices to the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes, turning once.
  • Spoon pan juices over the chicken and sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Calories: 540kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto lemon pepper chicken,, keto skillet chicken, low carb chicken thighs