Keto Herb Chicken and Mushrooms

Carbs
6.25g
Total Time:
45mins
Difficulty
Beginner

Indulge your taste buds in the scrumptious delight that is our Keto Herb Chicken and Mushrooms. Made with flavor-packed chicken thighs, aromatic herbs, and earthy cremini mushrooms, this dish is not just a festival for the senses, but also a perfect match for your health-focused diet. Its culinary brilliance lies in combining succulent chicken with the robust flavors of oregano, thyme, and rosemary, resulting in a nourishing keto-friendly meal rich in protein and low in carbs.

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Ingredients

skin-on chicken thighs8 skin-on chicken thighs
sea salt2 teaspoons sea salt
pepper1/2 teaspoon black pepper
oregano1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried oregano
thyme1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme
rosemary1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
olive oil2 tablespoons olive oil
cremini mushrooms8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
garlic2 cloves garlic, minced
chicken stock1 cup chicken stock
dijon mustard2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
torn parsleyTorn fresh parsley, optional as garnish

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons of the oregano, 2 teaspoons of the dried thyme, and 2 teaspoons of the dried rosemary.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the skin is nice and crispy.
4
Flip the chicken thighs over to the other side and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
5
Transfer the skillet back to the stovetop. Remove the chicken from the pan, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
6
To the same skillet, add the mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until they have releases their liquid and are tender.
7
Add the garlic, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and the remaining seasonings and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
8
Plate the chicken and pour the sauce over top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings
Calories
607
% Daily value*

Total Fat 45.82g
28%

Saturated Fat 11.4g
57%

Cholesterol 223.28mg
74%

Sodium 1512.26mg
63%

Total Carbohydrate 8.25g
21%

Dietary Fiber 2g
8%

Included Sugar 2.15g

Net Carbohydrates 6.25g
31%

Protein 40.42g
54%
Vitamin D 0.28mcg
1%

Calcium 90.21mg
7%

Iron 4.18mg
23%

Potassium 852.03mg
34%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.