Keto Baked Ranch Chicken (Printable)

Juicy baked chicken drumsticks with zesty ranch and roasted green beans create a simple, flavorful keto meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 chicken drumsticks, approximately 2 pounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Ranch Seasoning

03 - 1½ teaspoons dried dill
04 - 1½ teaspoons dried parsley
05 - 1 teaspoon dried chives
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
10 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Green Beans

11 - 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
12 - 1½ tablespoons olive oil
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, combine dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
03 - Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with ranch seasoning mixture. Toss until drumsticks are evenly coated.
04 - Place seasoned drumsticks on one half of the prepared baking sheet, spacing them with adequate room between each piece.
05 - In a separate bowl, toss green beans with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spread on the remaining half of the baking sheet in a single layer.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping drumsticks and stirring green beans at the midpoint. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F with golden skin, and green beans should be lightly browned and tender.
07 - Remove from oven and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Keto-Friendly: A perfect low-carb meal with only 6g of carbohydrates per serving.
  • One-Pan Simplicity: Minimal cleanup since everything cooks on a single baking sheet.
  • Homemade Flavor: Avoid store-bought packets with a zesty, preservative-free ranch seasoning blend.
02 -
  • Extra Crispiness: Broil the chicken drumsticks for 2–3 minutes at the very end of baking if you prefer extra crispy skin.
  • Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Sheet Pan Space: Leaving space between each piece on the pan helps the heat circulate and brown the food evenly.
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