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Keto Lebanese Chicken

Course Main Course
Servings 8
Author Amye Melton

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 whole chicken cut up or 8 pieces chicken (at least 4 pieces dark meat)
  • 1 med. onion cut into wedges, layers separated
  • 2 med. Roma tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 6-8 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 lg. lemon juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • carrots peeled and cut into 2" pieces, if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500℉.
  • Drizzle 1 tbsp. olive oil on the bottom of a very large pan (I use a 12 x 15 metal pan with sides). Do not use glass or ceramic).
  • Place chicken, skin side up, on the pan without overlapping or overcrowding. 
  • Place tomato wedges, onion pieces, and garlic around and in between chicken. 
  • Squeeze lemon over chicken and vegetables. 
  • Sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper. 
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F. Serve with pan drippings.

Notes

Nutritional Information:
Net Carbs: 3 g.; Fat: 21 g.; Protein: 30 g.; Calories:  324