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Published: Jan 5, 2021 · Modified: Jun 7, 2022 by Moumita

12 Best Keto Chicken Thigh Recipes for a Side Dish

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KETO CHICKEN THIGH RECIPES

If you thought keto was just a diet, think again! Keto is also a lifestyle that can be incorporated into your life in many ways.

Eating low-carb meals with high-fat content has been shown to lead to weight loss and better health. 

There are tons of different keto chicken thigh recipes that are great side dish ideas to go with your meal!

It will help you become healthier and happier!

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When it comes to chicken thigh recipes then it is a clear winner.

Whether you make a keto chicken thigh recipe in a casserole, instant pot, or a crock-pot, all the extremely delicious.

While the keto chicken thigh recipes are easy to make in an air-fryer but nothing can beat the traditional way of a baked chicken delicacy.

 

Can I eat fried chicken while on Keto?

Absolutely yes.

The ingredients and process should go along with the keto-approved way.

You will find many keto-fried chicken recipes here.

 

Is it bad to eat chicken thighs every day?

Why would you eat chicken thigh every day? Well, it is no doubt tasty. But still...

Chicken thighs are definitely healthy but it has a higher percentage (some 3x) of fat than chicken breasts. 

Since we are on a keto diet so I guess a higher percentage of fat is actually beneficial for keto. 

 

12 Keto friendly chicken thigh recipes:

  • Easy garlic keto chicken thigh recipes
  • Buffalo chicken thighs
  • Chicken thigh with mushroom sauce
  • Keto crispy chicken thigh
  • Chicken thigh with creamy bacon mushroom sauce
  • Sweet and spicy chicken thigh
  • Chicken keto Piccata
  • Honey lime chicken thigh
  • Keto teriyaki chicken legs
  • Baked balsamic chicken thighs
  • Oven-roasted chicken
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu

 

  • Check out the Keto Taco Seasoning Mix to marinate the chicken thighs.

 1. Easy Garlic Keto Chicken Thigh Recipes

-ieatketo.com

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This is a simple keto chicken thigh recipe with garlic butter. A total one-pot meal. The lemon juice and mustard give it a tangy taste. You will love this chicken thigh's crispiness.

You will get a distinctive flavor of each of the oregano, thyme, and rosemary leaves added.

Time: 40 mins, Net Carbs: 4.8 gms

Recipe from ieatketo.com

 

2. Buffalo Chicken Thighs

-sugarlesscrystals.com

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Dry off your chicken to get the extra crisp and heat your sauce a little to get the flavor perfect. This keto chicken thigh recipe is cool to make in an air fryer, but it does good in an oven too. Low carb and juicy keto chicken recipe. 

Though chicken skin is preferred for this recipe, I like de-skinning it.

Carbs: 1 gm

A low-carb chicken thigh recipe.

Recipe from sugarlesscrystals.com

 

3. Chicken Thigh with Mushroom Sauce

-momsecrets.com

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The tender and juicy chicken thighs are seasoned with black pepper, dried rosemary, and thyme. This is a delicious one-skillet recipe with hot mushroom sauce. Season it with lemon and salt. Thicken the heavy cream to get drowned in creaminess.

This is a wonderful keto dinner chicken thigh recipe that is boneless, skinless, and deliciously creamy.

Net carbs: 7 gm

Recipe from momsecrets.com

 

4. Keto Crispy Chicken Thigh 

-jenniferbanz.com

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This is a no-mess keto chicken thigh recipe with extra crispiness. Certainly kid-friendly low-carb chicken dinner. This will absolutely become your go-to chicken recipe. Traditional baked chicken keto recipe which I definitely love over fried.

If you are using frozen chicken then definitely thaw them 6 hours before you use them.

Carbs: 2 gm

The recipe from jenniferbanz.com

 

5. Chicken thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Sauce

-juliasalbum.com

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Chicken thighs smoothened in creamy bacon, mushroom, and thyme sauce. This is a high-fat, gluten-free, and low-carb chicken recipe. This is one of the best keto chicken thigh recipes you will make.

This is a high-protein keto chicken recipe.

Carbs: 4 gm

Recipe from juliasalbum.com

 

6. Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thigh

-theflavoursofkitchen.com

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This is a sweet and spicy chicken thigh recipe made on the stovetop. This is incredibly delicious and full of flavor with a blend of spices. This is a very quick 15 mins recipe for a weeknight dinner.

NOTE: Replace the brown sugar used with stevia or erythritol which is keto-friendly.

Net Carbs: 7 gm

The recipe from theflavoursofkitchen.com

 

7. Skinny Chicken Keto Piccata

-homemadeinterest.com

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This keto chicken piccata is a low-carb version of a classic Italian recipe. The tender chicken is cooked in a lemon, garlic, and white sauce, with salty capers. It is deliciously tangy with the lemon and capers sauce.

Serving it over the sauteed spinach can actually make it a whole meal.

Carbs: 5 gms

The recipe from homemadeinterest.com

 

8. Honey Lime Chicken Thigh

-eatbeautiful.com

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This is a great weekly dinner with sweet and tangy honey-lime chicken. Easy to prep and goes perfectly with the keto diet. A gluten-free recipe for everyone. The saucy glaze is so pretty. This is a spicy low-carb chicken recipe that you will love.

I love the honey and spice combination here.

Carbs: 2gm

The recipe from eatbeautiful.com

 

9. Keto Teriyaki Chicken Legs

-jenniferbanz.com

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A delicious recipe cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce, all low carb. You can make this recipe in a slow cooker, instant pot, or simply bake it. Thicken the sauce and pour it all over the cooked chicken.

You can cook the sauce in the same skillet where you were cooking the chicken.

Carbs: 2 gm

The recipe from jenniferbanz.com

 

10. Baked Balsamic Chicken Thighs

-wholesomeyum.com

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A healthy baked chicken that takes only 5 mins to prepare. Marinate with seasonings and bake it. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with basil leaves. 

This is an easy chicken recipe for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Net carbs: 2.9 gms

The recipe from wholesomeyum.com

 

11. Oven Roasted Chicken

-onehappyhousewife.com

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A kid-friendly amazingly low carb, tender, and juicy chicken thigh roasted. Perfectly seasoned that a whole family will enjoy. Takes only 20 mins to make this delicious juicy dish.

Do I need to say that it is oven-baked and perfectly healthy?

Carbs: 2 gms

Recipe from onehappyhousewife.com

 

12. Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu

-kicking-carbs.com

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A crispy cheese stuffed chicken served with a creamy sauce. This keto chicken cordon bleu is a fancy recipe and easy to make. Excellent for a keto dinner party.

You can pair with cauliflower rice or roasted beans and asparagus with this recipe.

Carbs: 4.43 gms

Recipe from kicking-carbs.com

 

My Take on Keto Chicken Thigh Recipes

Any chicken recipes are delicious enough. But nothing can beat only chicken thigh recipes.

The keto-friendly chicken thigh recipes are easy and simple and a great way to lose some weight. The dairy-free keto chicken recipes add more fat to our diet while cutting off the carbs.

Marinade the keto chicken thigh recipes or dip in it cream cheese sauces or mustard pastes.

Check out for 10 lazy-keto meals to take alongside chicken thighs.

 

Related Keto Chicken Recipes

  • 11 Keto Chicken Recipes
  • 9 Keto Crock-Pot Recipes
  • 17 Keto Instant Pot Recipes
  • 11 Keto Low-Carb Alcohol Drinks

 

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