7 Quick & Easy Keto Chicken Thigh Recipes

Getting a wholesome dinner on the table seven days a week is a mean feat for a busy mom. But getting a healthy, keto-friendly meal on the table - well, that’s a whole different story. How about some easy recipes using a freezer stand-by? You’re gonna love these keto chicken thigh recipes.

Feeding our families nutritious, low-carb meals is a priority for most of us. But when you’re juggling kids, laundry, dinner, and football practice, the temptation is to drop the keto diet and grab take-out or throw together something quick and easy without any health benefits.

About Easy Keto Chicken Dinner Recipes

What if I told you it’s possible to make a fabulous keto chicken recipe in half an hour? Great news? And I don’t just have one recipe to share with you - I’ve got 7 delicious, protein-rich keto chicken thigh recipes that the whole family will enjoy.

Each of these easy chicken recipes uses a pack of chicken thighs and fewer than 10 simple ingredients. They’ll save you cooking time and washing up (what a bonus!).

Try a chicken dinner this week, and see how simple your life becomes when the entire family eats on the keto diet.

Keto Chicken Thigh Recipes

1. Crispy Keto Baked Chicken Thighs: Add to large bag 2 tablespoons Baking powder + ½ tablespoon Sea Salt + 2 teaspoons Low Carb Ranch Seasoning + 1 teaspoon Oregano + Pat 8 bone-in skin-on Chicken Thighs dry with paper towel + Toss chicken in spice mix + Place chicken thighs on foil-lined baking sheet + Bake for 20-30 minutes at 165 degrees F + Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F + Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown + Throw in a second baking sheet with Asparagus and Parmesan cheese + Serve crispy chicken with roast asparagus [2 net carbs per chicken thigh]

2. Keto Ginger Chicken Thighs: Chop 6-8 boneless skinless Chicken Thighs + Heat 2 tablespoons Avocado or Olive Oil over low to medium heat in a large skillet + Cook chicken until golden brown + Flip chicken after 5 minutes + Add to small bowl ⅓ cup Soy Sauce + 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce + 2 tablespoons Monk Fruit Sweetener + ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder + ¼ teaspoon ground Ginger + ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper + Mix well + Remove chicken from pan + Set chicken aside + Pour sauce mixture into large skillet + Cook gently over low heat + Scrape pan to loosen browned chicken scraps + Add ⅛ teaspoon Xanthan Gum to thicken sauce + Return chicken to pan + Heat through until sauce is thick + Serve with Cauliflower Rice [4.2 net carbs per serving; total 4 servings]

3. Easy Keto Air Fryer Chicken Thighs: Pat 8 bone-in skin-on Chicken Thighs dry with paper towel + Add to small bowl ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper + ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes + 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika + ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper  + 1 teaspoon Sea Salt + ½ teaspoon Thyme + 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder + ½ teaspoon Onion Powder + Mix well + Add 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil to spice mix + Coat chicken in spice & oil mix + Put chicken in air fryer basket skin-side up + Air fry chicken at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes + Serve juicy chicken thighs with Green Salad [2 net carbs per chicken thigh]

4. Creamy Keto Chicken Thigh & Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese: Chop 6-8 boneless skinless Chicken Thighs + Heat 2 tablespoons Olive Oil in large skillet over medium-high heat + Cook chicken until golden brown + Remove chicken from pan + Set aside + Add more Olive Oil to pan + Dice 4 slices Bacon + Fry bacon until brown and crispy + Break 1 head of Cauliflower into florets + Simmer cauliflower in pot of boiling water for 3 minutes until tender-crisp + Drain cauliflower + Combine chicken, bacon & cauliflower in greased baking dish + Heat 1 tablespoon Butter in saucepan + Add 1 clove minced Garlic + ¾ cup Cream Cheese or Sour Cream + ¾ cup Chicken Broth + ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg + 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard + Stir creamy garlic sauce well + Simmer over low heat until smooth + Add ½ cup grated Cheddar Cheese + Mix + Pour sauce over chicken, bacon, & cauliflower + Top with ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese + ½ cup Cheddar Cheese + Bake for 20-25 minutes at 400 degrees F until golden brown and bubbling [4.7 net carbs per serving; total 4 servings]

5. Keto Chicken & Vegetable Skillet: Pat 4 bone-in skin-on Chicken Thighs dry with paper towel + Season chicken with Salt + Pepper + Dust chicken with 2 tablespoons of Coconut or Almond Flour + Heat 2 tablespoons Avocado or Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat + Cook until golden brown + Flip after 2 minutes + Remove chicken from pan + Set aside + Add more Olive Oil to pan + Chop 4 slices Bacon + 2 cups sliced Mushrooms + ½ diced Onion + Fry for 3 minutes + Add 1 ¼ cups Chicken broth + 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar + Simmer for 3-5 minutes + Return chicken to skillet + Simmer for 10 minutes + Add ½ cup Green Peas + 2 cups Baby Spinach to skillet + Cover + Cook until spinach wilts + Garnish with 2 tablespoons of Parsley (or other fresh herbs) [4.3 net carbs per serving; total 4 servings]

6. Sheet Pan Keto Chicken Fajitas: Place on baking sheet 8 boneless skinless sliced Chicken Thighs + 1 sliced Red Bell Pepper + 1 sliced Green Bell Pepper + 1 large sliced Onion + Drizzle 2 tablespoons Olive oil + Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Fiesta Fajita Seasoning + 2 teaspoons Sea Salt + Bake for 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees F + vegetables are tender + Serve chicken in Lettuce Wraps + Garnish with optional toppings Sour Cream + grated Cheddar Cheese + Guacamole + Salsa + Cilantro + Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing [3 net carbs per serving; total 6 servings]

7. Keto Chicken Alfredo: Spiralize 1 pound Zucchini into zoodles + Add to saucepan 1 cup whipped Heavy Whipping Cream + 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese + 1 sliced Avocado + 1 crushed Garlic clove + ¼ cup fresh Parsley + 1 tablespoon Lemon juice + Sea Salt + Pepper + Simmer over low heat + Pat 4 boneless Chicken thighs dry with paper towel + Season chicken with Sea Salt + Pepper + ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder + ½ teaspoon Onion Powder + 1 teaspoon Thyme + Heat 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil in large pan over medium-high heat + Cook chicken until golden brown + Flip chicken after 5 minutes + Combine zoodles & sauce + Top zoodles with sliced chicken + Sprinkle with fresh Parsley + Parmesan Cheese [7 net carbs per serving; total 4 servings]

Here’s a bonus recipe for a delicious keto meal of chicken thighs in tangy tomato sauce - make this recipe in the crockpot for extra convenience. You can get this tasty keto chicken going in the morning, and dinner will have made itself by the time the kids are hungry. All you need to do is make some zoodles.

*BONUS RECIPE* Keto Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore: Place 8 bone-in skin-on Chicken thighs in pot + Season chicken with Salt + Pepper + 2 teaspoons Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning +  Chop 2 cups Mushrooms + 1 Red Bell Pepper + 1 Green Bell Pepper + 1 medium Onion + Place vegetables on top of chicken thighs + Combine 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar + 2 crushed Garlic Cloves + 1 teaspoon Oregano + 28-ounce can Diced Tomatoes + Mix + Pour tomato sauce over chicken + Cover with lid + Cook on low for 6 hours + Serve with Zoodles [6 net carbs per serving; total 8 servings]

What Ingredients Should I Keep Handy?

I always keep chicken thighs handy in my freezer, both boneless skinless ones, and the bone-in variety. Why chicken thighs and not breasts?

Chicken thighs are cheaper than breast meat, for a start. And did you know that juicy chicken thighs with their dark meat are more flavorful and tender than breast meat?

Although chicken thighs contain more calories than chicken breast, they are also rich in healthy fats and lean protein, perfect for the keto diet. If you prefer chicken breasts, you can substitute them in the recipes below.

Chicken is a versatile and nutritious protein, so it’s worth always having some on hand.

It’s an excellent idea to stock your pantry with 1) Avocado or olive oil 2) Cans of crushed tomato 3) Garlic and onion powder 4) Cauliflower 5) Bacon.

Combine these simple ingredients next time you need a quick chicken dinner - it’s the best way to get a low-carb meal on the table.

If you enjoyed these chicken thigh recipes, here are more chicken recipes you’ll love:

• 8 Quick & Easy Keto Chicken Recipes You Need To Try
• Keto Taquitos (Chicken, Low Carb, Gluten Free)
• Keto Meal Prep: The Ultimate Quick & Easy Guide
• 10 Easy Keto Crockpot Freezer Dump Meals To Save Your Sanity
• 30 Keto Meal Prep Recipe Ideas: How to Meal Prep For An Entire Month

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