How to Make Maple Lime Chicken Thighs

Keto Smothered Chicken Thighs

These air fryer chicken thighs are quickly marinated in a delicious asian inspired maple and lime sauce, then fried to perfection in an air fryer.

Recipe Summary Keto Smothered Chicken Thighs

Topped with bacon, mushrooms, green onions, and a creamy sauce, these chicken thighs are sure to become a favorite on your keto menu.

Ingredients | Maple Lime Chicken Thighs

4 (8 ounce) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

1 teaspoon paprika

salt and pepper to taste

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth

4 ounces sliced mushrooms

¼ cup heavy whipping cream

2 green onions, white and green parts separated and sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Season chicken thighs on all sides with paprika, salt, and pepper.

Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain and discard excess grease from skillet.

Return skillet to medium heat and cook chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and place skillet in the preheated oven.

Bake until chicken thighs are no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Remove all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet.

Return skillet to the stove over medium-high heat. Pour in chicken broth while whisking up brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in heavy whipping cream and whisk together until lightly simmering, then reduce heat to medium-low. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

Return chicken and any juices back into skillet; top with bacon and green onions. Serve immediately, spooning sauce over the chicken.

Info | Maple Lime Chicken Thighs

prep: 10 mins cook: 50 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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