Name: Lemon Butter Chicken Banting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1 Tbsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 3 Tbsp unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; ½ cup double cream; ¼ cup grated parmesan; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

Description

Banting Lemon Butter Chicken with Creamy Spinach that feels indulgent but fits your goals
What’s your favorite creamy low-carb meal?

Ingredients

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8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 Tbsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup double cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp dried thyme
2 cups baby spinach, chopped

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Instructions

Heat oven to 200°C / 390°F.
Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Melt 2 Tbsp of butter in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.
Place chicken skin-side down and sear both sides until golden, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain the extra fat and set chicken aside.
Add the last tablespoon of butter to the pan.
Toss in the garlic and cook for about a minute until it smells amazing.
Pour in chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and thyme. Stir it all together.
Add chopped spinach and let it simmer until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens a bit, about 3–5 minutes.
Put the chicken back in the pan.
Move the whole pan into the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through (80°C inside).
Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the top.

This dish is creamy, tangy, and totally comforting, great for a low-carb dinner that feels fancy but is easy to pull off.

Notes

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Bianka: Have already tried on several occasions. It’s really tasty, and the whole family enjoys it
Fiona: Made it many times, and it’s divine, but use more lemon than they say and also some lemon zest for extra yumminess!
April: It has been a very very long time since I followed a recipe! I was so excited to try this one. It was delicious! Had it on rice. My boyfriend loved it too. Will be making this again.