Keto Rosemary Garlic Chicken with Holiday Pan Sauce
Golden seared chicken thighs simmered in rosemary, garlic, and a silky holiday-inspired pan sauce—rich, aromatic, and perfect for cozy winter dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Holiday Pan Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Extra rosemary
- Lemon zest
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear 5–6 minutes until golden.
- Flip chicken and add butter and garlic to the skillet.
- Cook 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, cream, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat and simmer 12–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Spoon pan sauce over the chicken and add optional toppings before serving