Low Carb Garlic Chicken Recipe

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At the risk of sounding conceited, had I been served this Low Carb French Garlic Chicken in a restaurant in Paris, I would not have complained. And of course, since it’s my recipe it’s stupid simple. This is an easy low carb chicken recipe that you can make made in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, or Stovetop.

Low Carb French Garlic Chicken Recipe

This is a great low carb chicken recipe that takes minutes but is elegant enough to serve for company.

It’s a very simple French Garlic Chicken recipe that combines juicy chicken thighs with dijon mustard, garlic, and a mixture of spices to make a French-inspired dish that is as delicious as it looks.

The only things you may have to buy to make this recipe, are an Instant Pot and Herbes De Provence. Everything else is probably already in your house.

Why Make French Garlic Chicken

This is actually one of my post popular recipes on the blog. You know what several people have said about this recipe?

Omg, this sauce would make a BOOT taste good!

When was the last time you made a sauce like that?? How about tonight then? Even if you don’t have an old boot laying around?

What makes this recipe good is that it’s very easy and super versatile. It’s as good for company as it is for a quick weeknight supper.

It can be made in an Instant Pot, in a multicooker with a sauté function, or in a heavy skillet such as a cast iron skillet.

Step by Step Process for Making Instant Pot French Garlic Chicken

You can make this dish either on the stovetop or in your Instant Pot. 

If you make this dish stovetop, be sure to use a thick bottomed pan such as a cast iron saucepan.

1. Mix together the oil, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, and Herbes de Provence.

2. Coat the chicken with the marinade. At this point, you can either cook in a few minutes, marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, or freeze along with the marinade.

3. Sauté butter, garlic and chicken and then add marinade and water.

4. Cook for 5 mins under high pressure.

5. Allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.

6. Slowly add in cream, and allow the sauce to thicken on the Sauté setting.

7. Lade the sauce over the chicken, garnish as desired, and serve up your delicious low carb chicken dish–and transport yourself to Provence with the first bite!

Tips and Tricks for Making French Garlic Chicken

• Prep Ahead
  • If you have time to marinate the chicken, it will be that much more tender, but you don’t have to. You can let the chicken marinate for anything from 30 minutes to up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  • You can marinate the chicken, and freeze the marinade and chicken together. That way, when you’re ready to cook, simply brown the garlic in butter, throw in the frozen chicken and marinade (skipping the step where you sear the chicken), and just cook it in the Instant pot.
• Double Up
  • You can double up on the sauce ingredients, and save some of the extra sauce to serve over asparagus or other steamed vegetables.
  • You could add in a cup or so of mushrooms to this dish and have a more complete meat and vegetable dish in one go.
• Adapt for different diets
  • This is a keto Instant Pot chicken recipe–but really that has nothing to do with anything. What it is, is a SUPER TASTY low carb chicken recipe.
  • If you are dairy-free or kosher, use coconut milk or coconut cream for the cream, and coconut or olive oil for the butter.
  • If you are vegetarian, use a hearty vegetable like butternut squash or even turnips instead of the chicken.
  • If you are allergic to Lavender, you can either find a lavender-free Herbes de Provence or use a mixture of dried thyme, oregano, rosemary, and marjoram.

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Other Recipes to Consider

I love a tasty chicken dish and make chicken meals frequently. This recipe reminds me of my famous Instant Pot Now and Later Keto Indian Butter Chicken.  Both are delicious chicken dinners that the whole family will enjoy, and are both super simple and easy to make.

If you’re looking for an easy French dessert to go with this meal, I’d suggest either the Cherry Clafoutis, or the French Silk Pudding.

WHY DO I CALL THIS FRENCH GARLIC LOW CARB CHICKEN?

As you guys know, I suck at naming dishes. But Herbes de Provence, mustard and cream sauce, are all typically used in French cuisine. I just happened to use all these things in this dish, and I will say it reminded me of some wonderful meals I’ve had in France.

While different recipes contain different herbs, most Herbes de Provence mixes have a combination of rosemary, thyme, oregano, fennel, and sometimes lavender. It’s an excellent way to get one bottle of a blend of different herbs rather than buying each individually

I often use Herbes de Provence to make a salad dressing with oil and balsamic vinegar.

EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEED TO MAKE THIS FRENCH GARLIC LCHICKEN RECIPE:

• Instant Pot Mini or Instant Pot Ultra 6 quart,
• Measuring Cups
• My favorite Cutting Board
• Cast Iron Saucepan for stovetop cooking

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Low Carb French Garlic Chicken

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

At the risk of sounding conceited, had I been served this Low Carb French Garlic Chicken in a restaurant in Paris, I would not have complained. And of course, since it’s my recipe it’s stupid simple. An easy low carb recipe that can be made in the Instant Pot or stovetop. 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Keyword: French garlic chicken, instant pot french recipe, instant pot keto chicken recipe

Dietary Consideration: Gluten-Free, High Fat, High Protein, Keto, Low Carb, Low Sugar

Cooking Style: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stove Top

Ease of Cooking: Pour and Cook, Under 30 Mins

Recipe Type: Chicken, Keto Low Carb

Servings: 4

Calories: 429 kcal

Author: Urvashi Pitre

Ingredients

For the Marinade

• 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
• 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs boneless skinless

For Cooking

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 8 cloves chopped Garlic
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

1. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade, using a wire whisk to emulsify the oil and vinegar together.
2. Add in chicken thighs and allow it to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. If you need to marinate for longer, put in the refrigerator.

For Stovetop

1. When you are ready to cook, heat a heavy-bottomed pan. When it is hot, add the butter and allow it to melt.

2. Add chopped garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add in the chicken leaving behind as much of the marinade as you can. Do not discard the marinade.

4. Cook the chicken thighs so that they can lightly brown on one side, 3-5 minutes.

5. Add the marinade and 1/4 cup water.

6. Cover the pot and allow it to cook for 10 minutes, turning the thighs halfway through.

7. Using a meat thermometer, ensure an internal temperature of 165f.

8. Remove the chicken on to a plate and add 1/4 cup cream into the pot, mixing well with the liquid in the pot.

9. As soon as the sauce thickens, pour it onto the chicken thighs and serve.

For Instant Pot

1. When you are ready to cook, turn your Instant Pot to Sauté and when it is hot, add the butter and allow it to melt.

2. Add chopped garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add in the chicken leaving behind as much of the marinade as you can. Do not discard the marinade.

4. Cook the chicken thighs so that they can lightly brown on one side, 3-5 minutes.

5. Add the marinade and 1/4 cup water.

6. Close the instant pot and set it to cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes. Allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure. 

7. Remove the chicken on to a plate and add 1/4 cup cream into the pot, mixing well with the liquid in the pot.

8. As soon as the sauce thickens, pour it onto the chicken thighs and serve.

Recipe Notes

• Prep Ahead
  • If you have time to marinate the chicken, it will be that much more tender, but you don’t have to. You can let the chicken marinate for anything from 30 minutes to up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  • You can marinate the chicken, and freeze the marinade and chicken together. That way, when you’re ready to cook, simply brown the garlic in butter, throw in the frozen chicken and marinade (skipping the step where you sear the chicken), and just cook it in the Instant pot.
• Double Up
  • You can double up on the sauce ingredients, and save some of the extra sauce to serve over asparagus or other steamed vegetables.
  • You could add in a cup or so of mushrooms to this dish and have a more complete meat and vegetable dish in one go.
• Adapt for different diets
  • This is a keto Instant Pot chicken recipe–but really that has nothing to do with anything. What it is, is a SUPER TASTY low carb chicken recipe.
  • If you are dairy-free or kosher, use coconut milk or coconut cream for the cream, and coconut or olive oil for the butter.
  • If you are vegetarian, use a hearty vegetable like butternut squash or even turnips instead of the chicken.
  • If you are allergic to Lavender, you can either find a lavender-free Herbes de Provence or use a mixture of dried thyme, oregano, rosemary, and marjoram.
  • If you don’t have Herbes de Provence, sub Italian blend herbs or even Greek blend herbs for a slightly different taste
  • Go easy on the salt in this recipe. I have reduced it to 1/2 teaspoon based on reader feedback

Nutrition facts per serving

429kcal | Fat: 37g | Saturated fat: 13g | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g

I am not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Nutritional information is provided a courtesy, and can vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.

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