Keto Braised Chicken Legs

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort dish with Keto Braised Chicken Legs, a low-carb masterpiece that's rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. This one-pot recipe features tender, golden-seared chicken legs braised in a luscious sauce made with garlic, butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream, all enhanced by the earthy aroma of fresh thyme. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hearty dish transitions seamlessly from stovetop to oven, allowing the chicken to soak up the velvety sauce while it bakes to perfection. Perfect for keto enthusiasts and anyone craving a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal at home, these braised chicken legs pair beautifully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for an easy, elegant dinner. Optimize your weeknight dinners with this bold and savory low-carb recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken legs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Season the chicken legs with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, place the chicken legs skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Turn the chicken legs and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.

Step 5

Remove the chicken legs from the skillet and set them aside.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, combining all the ingredients well.

Step 9

Return the chicken legs to the skillet, skin-side up, and add the fresh thyme sprigs.

Step 10

Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 11

Bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 12

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Serve the braised chicken legs warm, topped with the creamy sauce from the skillet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1041.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1746.6

Total Fat 143.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 639.3mg	0%
Sodium 3552.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 89.1g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 115.0mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 1262.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.5%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 2.5%