Garlic Lime Chicken Thighs

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These keto and low-carb chicken thighs have plenty of zesty flavor and pair well with a number of sides for a keto-friendly meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Keto Dinner Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Keyword: easy keto dinner, keto chicken dinner, keto garlic lime chicken, low-carb chicken thighs, Tex-Mex keto chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 106kcal

Rinse and trim the chicken thighs, removing any excess skin and fat. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Cut the lime in half. Set one half aside. Juice half the lime, putting juice in a small bowl. Add the minced garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and a good pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
Toss the marinade with the chicken thighs, combining to coat them well with the mixture.
Set the bowl of chicken thighs in the fridge to marinate, or preheat the oven to 375-F and put the chicken thighs in a single layer skin side up on a baking tray or dish along with all the liquid and garlic chunks.
Bake at 375-F for about 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165-F. Baste halfway through the cooking time with any juices in the pan. Turn the oven on to broil and broil the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes or until the skin crisps up and gets golden brown. Serve with the pan juices and your favorite sides.

Recipe Card Tips

Marinate ahead if you can. A few hours in the fridge works, but overnight gives the lime and garlic more time to actually flavor the meat instead of just coating the surface.
Don't skip the broiler finish. Baking alone cooks the chicken through, but the last few minutes under the broiler are what give the skin real color and crunch.