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    Pan-Fried Chicken with Creamy Bacon Sauce

    Published: Jul 31, 2015 / 103 Comments

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    Pan-fried chicken thighs in a creamy bacon sauce with a touch of lemon! Quick and easy recipe for skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs.  Low-carb and gluten-free dinner recipe.

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    If you want an easy chicken recipe with a delicious creamy sauce, with everything cooked in one skillet, these pan-fried chicken thighs in a creamy lemon sauce with bacon is a perfect recipe for you!

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    Chicken thighs are cooked right in the skillet: first, they are pan-fried skin-side down to get that nice brown color on the outside, then you simmer them in a lemon-chicken broth with bacon for about 20 minutes until they are completely done and cooked. Finally, you'll add cream and even more bacon. So good!

    What makes this chicken recipe KETO friendly

    • This meal contains a high amount of fat from heavy creamy, chicken thighs, and bacon. All these ingredients have high fat, low sugar content.
    • Chicken thighs are high in protein but low in carb, which makes them a fantastic choice for the KETO diet.

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    As it usually is the case with chicken thighs, they are best eaten right after you cook them. I find they get soggy as leftovers, even though they will still be pretty tasty!  Just ate some left-over bacon chicken thighs for dinner, and I am not complaining!

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    Other KETO friendly recipes

    • Make low-carb chicken breasts that taste like comfort food: Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken Bake
    • Another delicious and comforting chicken bake that is high-protein and low-carb: Bacon Cream Cheese Cheddar Chicken
    • Pork chops are always a great choice for KETO friendly recipes: Bacon and Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops
    • Deliciously creamy Low Carb Creamy Pork Chops in Parmesan Sauce
    4.78 from 63 votes

    Pan-Fried Chicken with Bacon Cream Sauce

    Pan-Fried Chicken with Bacon Cream Sauce - KETO friendly, low-carb, gluten free dinner recipe.  Everything is cooked in one skillet.  First, pan fry the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to get that nice brown color on the outside.  Then, simmer them in a lemon-chicken broth with bacon for about 20 minutes until they are completely done and cooked.  Finally, add cream and even more bacon. So good!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 726 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 5 chicken thighs
    • salt and pepper
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • 8 strips bacon , cooked, fat drained off, and chopped into small chunks - divided
    • 1 lemon thinly sliced
    • ⅔ cup heavy cream
    • 2 green onions chopped

    Instructions 

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Generously season chicken thighs with salt and pepper - make sure to season under the skin too. Add chicken thighs skin side down to the hot skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on high-medium heat, covered, skin side down, without flipping, checking occasionally, until the skin side is very well browned.
    • Remove chicken from the skillet.
    • Add minced garlic and a small amount of chicken stock to deglaze the pan and cook the garlic for about a minute. Add the remaining chicken stock (1 cup). Add half the bacon (cooked, fat should be drained off, and chopped into small chunks).
    • Add chicken back to the pan, on top of bacon and in the chicken broth. Arrange 5 thin lemon slices around chicken thighs - and cook, simmering, covered, for about 20 minutes, until chicken is done and is no longer pink in the center.
    • After chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet. Remove lemon slices from the skillet - it's very important that you remove them now, do not leave them in for the sauce otherwise it will be too sour. Add ⅔ cup heavy cream to the skillet. Bring to boil and mix everything well, scraping from the bottom. Immediately reduce to simmer, add chicken thighs back to the skillet and reheat.
    • To serve, spoon some of the sauce over the chicken thighs, and sprinkle with remaining chopped bacon and chopped green onions.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Pan-Fried Chicken with Bacon Cream Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    726
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    63
    g
    97
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    22
    g
    138
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    223
    mg
    74
    %
    Sodium
     
    502
    mg
    22
    %
    Potassium
     
    532
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    31
    g
    62
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    770
    IU
    15
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    16.4
    mg
    20
    %
    Calcium
     
    53
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    1.5
    mg
    8
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Marsha

      February 19, 2020 at 11:02 pm

      This is an awesome and easy-to-prepare recipe! I had all the ingredients on hand!My family loved it and I’ll be making it again, for sure!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 19, 2020 at 11:16 pm

        Thank you, Marsha, for such a positive comment! I am glad you tried this recipe and liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Meredith

      December 01, 2019 at 10:47 pm

      I have made this many many times and its always a hit! But I just got a instant pot for my birthday and I'm curious do you think this recipe would work in it? Has anyone tryed? I want to but with all the different steps I wouldn't want to ruin the recipe.

      Reply
    3. Gina

      November 12, 2019 at 2:44 am

      I had quite a few boneless, skinless chicken thighs and was looking for a new recipe to try. I came across this gem and now one of my favorites! I have made this many times for my family (rarely any leftovers). I enjoy providing a meal to friends who are under the weather, just had surgery or bringing home a new baby and this is one of my go to recipes! Thanks for sharing it with us!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 12, 2019 at 5:56 pm

        Gina, you are so welcome! Your comment made my day! 🙂

        Reply
        • Greg Milley

          May 24, 2020 at 1:39 am

          Absolutely yummy will be making again that's for sure

          Reply
    4. Lauren D.

      October 31, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      This is an absolute favorite for my boyfriend and I. It is also now my signature dish that I make when having dinner guests over and it is always a hit! I use boneless breasts and put this over a mixture of rice and quinoa.
      Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 01, 2019 at 8:04 pm

        Lauren, you are very welcome! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Love the idea of serving this chicken over rice and quinoa.

        Reply
    5. Joel Arneson

      September 18, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Any change in cooking this with boneless chicken breast?

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm

        I would say check the chicken for doneness after it's been cooking in the sauce for 10 minutes and cook longer if needed.

        Reply
    6. Marcia panych

      June 02, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Sounds good but will probably use boneless thighs

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 1:12 pm

        Yes, that's a great idea!

        Reply
    7. Jen

      May 08, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      2nd or 3rd time making this. Family FAVE! Thanks so much. I did season the chicken the 2nd time with cumin and smoked paprika to give it some depth and flavor but still great recipe

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 2:45 pm

        So glad you've been making this recipe several times! Seasoning the chicken with cumin and smoked paprika sounds so good!

        Reply
    8. Brad

      May 04, 2019 at 4:59 am

      This was pretty good. I used thinner cream and had to thicken with a roux but was very tasty once it had reduced. My son couldn't get enough of the chicken! I had added onion as I like onion and bacon together. A tasty meal and no cheese!

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 2:58 pm

        I am so glad you tried this recipe and liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Martin Barter

      March 19, 2019 at 1:39 am

      Trying this tonight, sounds lovely. Martin from the uk.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 25, 2019 at 6:09 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Jenny

      January 28, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      I made this for my family tonight and it was a huge hit! Someone said this tasted like something you get from a fancy restaurant. This recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 31, 2019 at 8:03 pm

        Jenny, you are very welcome! So happy to read your feedback. Thank you for your kind words.

        Reply
        • Marcia panych

          June 02, 2019 at 3:03 pm

          Can’t wait to try this, will probably use boneless thighs tho

          Reply
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