Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttered Broccoli
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttered Broccoli costs about $5.65 to make ($1.41 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 393 calories, 33 g protein, and 5 g net carbs. Total time: 35 min.
- 33 g protein/serving
- 393 calories/serving
- 5 g net carbs
- 35 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Pan-crisped chicken thighs next to broccoli tossed in garlic butter. A keto dinner from four ingredients that costs less than the drive-through.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs | $3.43 |
| 1 lb frozen broccoli | $1.25 |
| 3 tbsp butter | $0.36 |
| 3 cloves garlic, minced | $0.12 |
| 1 tbsp olive oil | $0.24 |
| salt, pepper, paprika | $0.25 |
| Total | $5.65 |
How to make it
- Pat thighs dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear in oil over medium-high, 6–7 minutes per side, until deeply browned and cooked through. Rest on a plate.
- In the same pan, melt butter with garlic, add broccoli, and cook 6 minutes until hot and glossy.
- Serve thighs over the broccoli with the pan butter spooned on top.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 393 |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Net carbs | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 191 mg |
Substitutions
- Broccoli florets, frozen → Green cabbage — saves $0.09/serving, −2 g protein. buttered cabbage is the cheapest keto side there is
Make it cheaper
Bone-in, skin-on thighs are cheaper still per pound and crisp even better — just add 10 minutes of cook time.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttered Broccoli?
About $5.65 total, or $1.41 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttered Broccoli?
Each serving has roughly 33 g of protein (393 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttered Broccoli cheaper?
Bone-in, skin-on thighs are cheaper still per pound and crisp even better — just add 10 minutes of cook time.
Do leftovers of Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttered Broccoli keep well?
Good — 4 days refrigerated.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.