Low-Carb Garlic Chicken

On the table in: 50 mins
Serves: 4
Origin: Western

Ingredients:

  • 900 g chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 – 10 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 lemon, the juice
  • 120 ml fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 535 calories; 4g carbohydrates; 42g protein; 39g fat; 1g fibre

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (225°C).
  2. Place the chicken pieces in a butter-greased baking pan.
  3. Salt and pepper generously. Sprinkle the garlic and parsley over the chicken pieces, and drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil on top.
  4. Bake the chicken until golden and the garlic slices have turned brown and roasted, about 30–40 minutes, depending on how large the pieces are. Lower the temperature a little towards the end.

Chef’s suggestions:

  • Explore your side dish options! Serve with aioli and a hearty salad.
  • Don’t let any of this chicken go to waste! It’s just as delicious – and versatile – the next day.
  • Serve it cold or warm, or as the centrepiece of a gorgeous salad!

We would like to acknowledge that this recipe was sourced from Diet Doctor on 4 February 2019.

Recipe created by Anne AobadiaAnne Aobadia. Photo by Emma Shevtzoff.

https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/low-carb-garlic-chicken