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    One Skillet Keto Portuguese Style Chicken

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    One-Skillet Keto Portuguese Style Chicken-

    A simple, super flavorful, one skillet keto Portuguese style chicken dish that is low in carbs, paleo, and Whole30.

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    An all in one skillet keto Portuguese style chicken meal that is bursting with flavors from the spices and citrus accents in the marinade.

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    My low carb, stylized version of a classic Portuguese chicken dish called Piri Piri.

    I made the recipe in a cast-iron grilling pan instead of the traditional outdoor grill. I also made it a little less spicy and marinated it for a bit less time, but without sacrificing flavor.

    Chicken Simply made in one pan that can safely go from stove-top to the oven.

    You can make this dish in a cast-iron skillet, oven-safe skillet, or grilling pan. I used a cast-iron grilling pan that can go from stove-top to oven.

    I also included some zucchini and red bell pepper to the dish, which makes it an entire meal in one pan.  Fewer dishes and clean up, for me, is always a win!

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    One Skillet Keto Portuguese Style Chicken

    Ingredients:

    • 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone in & skin on
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
    • 4 slices of a lemon
    • 1 ½ cup diced zucchini
    • ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper

    Marinade:

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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    Directions:

    1. Place all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until blended. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
    2. Preheat oven to 400° F( 204° C).
    3. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a cast iron grill skillet or an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
    4. Add chicken to the skillet and brown both sides of chicken until golden brown (about 4 minutes on each side). Once browned, turn off heat.
    5. Add zucchini, and red peppers to the skillet arranged around the chicken. Pour any extra marinade from the bowl over chicken and top chicken with lemon slices.
    6. Place skillet in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 F to 170F.
    7. Remove skillet from oven and let rest for 8 minutes and serve.

    Nutritional Data: Servings: 4, Serving Size: 1 large chicken thigh (225 g) with ¼ of veggies, Amounts Rer Serving- Cal: 439, Carbs: 7g, Net Carbs: 5g, Fiber: 2g,  Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 4g,  Protein: 45g,  Sugars: 3g.

    *All nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used.*

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    One Skillet Keto Portuguese Style Chicken- low carb, paleo and Whole30Pin

    One Skillet Keto Portuguese Style Chicken

    Stacey
    A simple, super flavorful, one skillet keto Portuguese style chicken dish that is low in carbs, paleo, and Whole30.
    4.97 from 27 votes
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    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Marinade time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 43 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine portuguese
    Servings 4
    Calories 439 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lbs chicken thighs bone in & skin on
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
    • 4 lemon slices
    • 1 ½ cup diced zucchini
    • ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper

    Marinade:

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until blended. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
    • Preheat oven to 400° F( 204° C).
    • Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a cast iron grill skillet or an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add chicken to the skillet and brown both sides of chicken until golden brown (about 4 minutes on each side). Once browned, turn off heat.
    • Add zucchini, and red peppers to the skillet arranged around the chicken. Pour any extra marinade from the bowl over chicken and top chicken with lemon slices.
    • Place skillet in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 F to 170F.
    • Remove skillet from oven and let rest for 8 minutes and serve.

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    Notes

    *All nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used.*
    Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1 lg chicken thigh with ¼ of  veggies(225g), Net Carbs Per Serving: 5g.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 45gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
    Keyword keto chicken, one pan meals, Portuguese chicken
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    1. Wendy D says

      February 15, 2023 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      This was shared on Kalyn’s Kitchen Facebook page so I thought I’d give it a go. It was absolutely delicious and full of flavours I love! I had more than twice the amount of chicken but I used the basic amount of marinade and that was still plenty. I used 3 peppers (red, orange and yellow) and a large zucchini because I thought the amount of vegetables wouldn’t be enough and I didn’t have lime so used lemon juice. I would serve this to guests. Amazing!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        February 16, 2023 at 8:03 am

        Thank you, Wendy, for trying the recipe and for taking the time to share your kind words.

        Reply
    2. Sue says

      July 27, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      Do you use both lime and lemon?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 28, 2022 at 1:07 pm

        Yes.

        Reply
    3. Don says

      November 22, 2019 at 12:18 pm

      I love this freaking blog. My wife got me involved & so far I’m down 17lbs! My wife started before me and has lost 63lbs!!! Didn’t think the results would be so quick!!!!! Keto has shut me up, I’m no longer a skeptic.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 23, 2019 at 8:17 am

        Thank you, Don, I'm so proud of you & your wife's success with the keto diet! I keep telling people how amazing it is and how much you can eat and still lose weight, but they think I'm crazy, lol.

        Reply
    4. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

      November 19, 2018 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      I love a easy and flavorful skillet dinner, and this looks absolutely fantastic!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 19, 2018 at 8:43 am

        Thank you so much, Kari 🙂

        Reply
    5. Catherine Baez Sholl says

      November 18, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow, this recipe looks like it's packed with flavor. I love lemony savory dishes. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 19, 2018 at 8:43 am

        Thank you so much, Catherine.

        Reply
    6. Katrina says

      November 18, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      Wow I love all the ingredients in the marinade! I bet it makes all the difference.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 19, 2018 at 8:42 am

        Thank you, Katrina 🙂

        Reply
    7. Laura says

      November 18, 2018 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      This dish sounds delish! I love how simple the ingredients are, and that it cooks in one pan! Great recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 18, 2018 at 8:25 am

        Thank you, Laura 🙂

        Reply
    8. Meredith says

      November 17, 2018 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      This skillet chicken dinner looks so flavorful and beautiful enough for company! I can not wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 18, 2018 at 8:21 am

        Thank you, Meridith 🙂

        Reply
    9. linda spiker says

      November 14, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful! I love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 16, 2018 at 1:26 pm

        Thank you, Linda 🙂

        Reply
        • Alli Ottarsson says

          May 11, 2020 at 5:34 pm

          Can the chicken marinate for more than 4 hours? Like overnight or maybe two days?

          Reply
          • Stacey says

            May 11, 2020 at 10:14 pm

            Yes, it can marinate overnight. I'm not sure about two days, as I have not tried it.

            Reply
    10. anne lawton says

      November 14, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 16, 2018 at 1:26 pm

        Thank you so much, Anne.

        Reply
    11. Joni Gomes says

      November 12, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      Love this dish! All of these ingredients are speaking to me and all in just one skillet!!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 13, 2018 at 10:06 am

        Thank you, Joni 🙂

        Reply
    12. Raia Todd says

      November 12, 2018 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      That sounds delicious! I love the marinade. 🙂

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 13, 2018 at 10:06 am

        Thank you, Raia 🙂

        Reply
    13. Alicia says

      November 06, 2018 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, this looks so good.
      I'm going to be making this for dinner either tonight or Friday for my partner, however I don't like zucchini, is there something else I could use instead?
      Also would coconut oil work, as my partner is allergic to avocado.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 07, 2018 at 9:42 am

        Alicia, you could use yellow squash instead of zucchini, and yes, coconut oil or olive oil will work.

        Reply
    14. Cindy Skarin says

      August 19, 2018 at 6:15 am

      This looks amazing and I am going to make it. Was wondering about Avacado Oil. Not familiar with it. Please tell me if this a key to the recipe?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        August 19, 2018 at 12:47 pm

        Cindy, it is not a key ingredient and you can use olive oil instead.

        Reply
    15. Georgie says

      July 12, 2018 at 4:08 am

      5 stars
      I've never cooked with avocado oil before - I usually just drizzle it over my salad so might have to give it a go. The marinade sounds so delicious on this and there's nothing better than a one skillet wonder x

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 16, 2018 at 10:22 am

        Yes, Georgie, I try to avoid doing dishes whenever possible, lol.

        Reply
    16. Darryl says

      July 02, 2018 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      I don't have too much chicken but this looks so tasty I might have to change my mind!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 02, 2018 at 8:28 am

        Thanks, Darryl 🙂

        Reply
    17. ChihYu says

      June 30, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      YUM ! So colorful and full of flavor. Portugese style chicken is the best ! Totally love it !

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 02, 2018 at 8:32 am

        Awe, thank you lovely ChihYu!

        Reply
    18. Cristina Curp says

      June 29, 2018 at 5:11 am

      5 stars
      Oh em gee! This looks absolutely divine! That pan sauce is everything.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 02, 2018 at 8:37 am

        Yes, Cristina, I Agree "PAN SAUCE IS EVERYTHING!"

        Reply
    19. Katja says

      June 28, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      One skillet meals are totally my jam. This looks super tasty.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 02, 2018 at 8:36 am

        Katja, me too! I just don't like doing dishes!

        Reply
    20. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

      June 28, 2018 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      You've outdone yourself again Stacey! Pinning this for the weekend!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 02, 2018 at 8:35 am

        Thank you, Melissa 🙂

        Reply
    21. Renee Kohley says

      June 28, 2018 at 5:12 am

      5 stars
      Oh man that marinade is just everything! Looks so amazing - such a fantastic simple weeknight dinner! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 29, 2018 at 9:59 am

        Thank you so much, Renee 🙂

        Reply
    22. Jessica DeMay says

      June 26, 2018 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      This chicken looks amazing! That marinade sounds so good!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 29, 2018 at 9:57 am

        Than you, Jessica.

        Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 02, 2018 at 8:38 am

        Thank you, Jessica 🙂

        Reply
    23. Megan Stevens says

      June 25, 2018 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love and appreciate your many photos of the process and outcome. The marinade and whole dish look delicious!!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 29, 2018 at 9:57 am

        Thank you so much, Megan. I'm always torn between using many process shots and trying to keep the site from getting slow from photo loading 😉

        Reply
    24. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

      June 25, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      That marinade sounds amazing and makes the prettiest red-golden color on the chicken. I know this would be a huge hit with my family, we're one-skillet chicken lovers.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 29, 2018 at 9:54 am

        Thank you so much, Emily!

        Reply
    25. Jean says

      June 25, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous chicken dish! Love all those spices in there and that skin looks perfectly crispy.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 29, 2018 at 9:53 am

        Thank you, Jean.

        Reply
    26. Tessa Simpson says

      June 25, 2018 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Must try this! I love the combo of flavors, and i am always marinating stuff in large batches for quick meals ready to go in the freezer! I have no marinade like this, so this is going on the menu!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 30, 2018 at 12:48 pm

        Thank you, Tessa 🙂

        Reply
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