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5 from 6 votes

Paleo Lemon Butter Chicken

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 thighs
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Jessica DeMay

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoons ghee**
  • ¼ cup coconut cream
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder*
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° and place the chicken thighs skin side down in a 13x9 pan.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt then flip over so the skin side is up. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine lemon zest and juice, ghee, coconut cream, garlic powder, salt, and rosemary.
  • Stir over medium heat until everything is well combined.
  • Pour the mixture over the thighs and bake for 40-45 minutes or until they reach 165°.
  • If you want the skin crispy, turn up the oven to 500° and bake for another 5-10 minutes.

Notes

*Use 1 tablespoon of garlic oil in place of this to keep it low FODMAP. 
**Use butter flavored coconut oil for dairy free

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg