Chicken Thighs with Bacon Cream Sauce
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with 1/4 cup sauce
- Difficulty: 3
- Budget: 3
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 50
- Meal Type: Main Dish
Diet Types
- Keto
- Atkins
- Low-Carb
- High-Protein
- Gluten-Free
- DASH (low sodium option)
- Intermittent Fasting
- Dukan
- South Beach
- Zone
- Flexitarian
- Halal
- Kosher (if chicken is certified)
Equipment
- - Large skillet
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, 6 oz each)
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 8-10 minutes per side until done (165°F/74°C); remove and set aside.
- - In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened; return chicken to coat with sauce.
- - Serve each thigh with 1/4 cup sauce warm.
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Calories: 460
- Protein: 34g
- Fat: 36g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 0
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A