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Keto Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin-on chicken thighs roasted with garlic butter and herbs until perfectly golden. This easy weeknight dinner is juicy, flavorful, and naturally zero-carb.

★4.5
⏲45 min
🍴4 servings
🔥390 cal
🔖Easy
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Juicy garlic butter roasted chicken thighs with irresistibly crispy skin.

Nutrition per serving

390Calories
32gProtein
1gCarbs
28gFat
0gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

protein

sauce

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Prepare the Chicken

Preheat oven to 425F. Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Drying the skin is essential for maximum crispiness.

2

Make Garlic Butter

Mix softened butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully combined into a smooth compound butter.

3

Season the Chicken

Rub olive oil over each chicken thigh, then massage the garlic butter mixture under and over the skin, coating each thigh generously.

4

Roast the Chicken

Place chicken thighs skin-side up in an oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Roast at 425F for 35 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy.

5

Rest and Serve

Check internal temperature reaches 165F with a meat thermometer. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Substitutions

butter→ghee for a higher smoke point and dairy-light option
smoked paprika→regular paprika plus a pinch of cumin
dried thyme→fresh rosemary for a more aromatic herb flavor

Common mistakes

⚠Do not skip patting the chicken dry as moisture is the enemy of crispy skin
⚠Do not cover the pan while roasting as steam will prevent the skin from crisping
⚠Do not move or flip the thighs during cooking as the skin needs direct dry heat to crisp up

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