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Keto Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Collard Greens
These crisp and golden chicken thighs are served on a bed of wilted collard greens and crispy bacon.This makes for a great
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium/high heat. Season the chicken thighs with a little salt and pepper and arrange skin side down in the hot pan. Cook until the skin is crisp and golden – about 10 minutes. Flip the thighs over and continue to fry until the chicken is completely cooked through – about 8-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, set aside and keep warm.
Step 2
Roughly dice the bacon and add to the pan, cooking until browned all over and just crisp.
Step 3
Mince the garlic and add to the pan along with the lemon zest, remaining olive oil and stir well to combine, cooking the garlic until tender.
Step 4
Roughly slice the collard greens and add them to the pan, tossing in the oil and seasonings until just wilted.
Step 5
Top the greens with the crispy chicken to serve.
Ingredients
- Chicken Thigh, Skin Eaten – 3 medium
- Bacon – 3 slice – 6″ long
- Collard Greens – 3 cup
- Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw – 2 tsp
- Olive Oil – 2 tablespoon
- Garlic – 1 clove
- Salt, Sea Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Black Pepper – ⅛ teaspoon
