24 Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes That Are on the Keto Diet (2024)

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It doesn’t get easier than this: Toss some pretty rainbow carrots with aromatics and bone-in chicken thighs, and you’ve got dinner in half an hour.

Damn Delicious

Using thighs instead of breasts ensures that this chicken stays juicy. Just swap out the basmati rice for something keto-friendly (like cauliflower rice.)

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Honey isn’t *technically* keto, so go ahead and skip it. With the sesame, soy and ginger, you won’t even miss it.

Foodie Crush

You don’t need a tandoor oven to make this Indian-inspired recipe. With a spicy, gingery yogurt marinade, it’ll taste just as good as the real deal.

The Defined Dish

The skin’s so crispy, you’ll think it’s deep-fried. (Just don’t tell your buddies from Nashville it’s baked.)

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The genius method behind this beautifully browned bird has you flip the chicken halfway through roasting. That means no standing over the stove trying to get crispy skin.

Food Faith Fitness

One bite of this tahini- and za’atar-coated chicken, and you’ll be storing the recipe in your back pocket for dinners to come.

Helen Cathcart/Tuscany

If you need a friendly reminder that the keto diet is pro-bacon, this classic Italian dish is it.

Half Baked Harvest

We’re not sure what we love most about this meal: Is it the spice-rubbed chicken, the salty feta or the bright tomatoes?

Spoon Fork Bacon

Cream sauces can be heavy, but this one’s surprisingly light. The secret? Greek yogurt, which adds lightness and tang.

Cotter Crunch

This lemony, Dijon marinade is tangy and herbaceous, with just enough heat. Basically, it’s like sunshine in a sauce.

The Defined Dish

Check out these crackly tops and juicy interiors. Sorry, chicken breasts, we have to break up.

Ambitious Kitchen

No noodles? No problem. This slurpable soup, courtesy of Coterie member Monique Volz, is heavy on the veggies and toppings but low on carbs.

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We’ve yet to meet a person who doesn’t like ranch, hence this inventive dish. Serve it with a tangy slaw and don’t expect leftovers. (It’s that good.)

What's Gaby Cooking

For nights when you can’t even think about cooking, reach for Coterie member Gaby Dalkin’s 30-minute skillet. It’s a breeze to make but still flavorful and satisfying.

Life Made Sweeter

Any meal that involves a sprinkling of fresh basil is bound to be a good one. (The creamy garlic sauce doesn’t hurt, either.)

Snixy Kitchen

Soaking the chicken in lemon juice for just a few minutes is an easy way to get a ton of flavor into this dish.

Foodie Crush

Consider this a reminder that one of the best parts of going keto is all that cheese. (Thanks, Coterie member Heidi Larsen.)

Creme de la Crumb

Imagine if alfredo and pesto had a very delicious baby. Yum, right? Add chicken, and you’ve got this dish. (Psst: It’s ready in 30 minutes flat.)

Wholesome Yum

The secret to making tasty chicken thighs in the oven? Brush them with a mixture of garlic powder, paprika and ghee.

Damn Delicious

Crispy, tender chicken meets spicy, buttery tomato cream sauce. We almost forgot we were on a diet.

Kale is always a good idea, but when it’s cooked until meltingly tender with butter and shallots, it might be the best idea ever.

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Feasting at Home

To keep it keto, skip the pita and serve this Middle Eastern chicken over an Israeli salad. You won’t even miss the bread.

The Recipe Critic

Because they don’t dry out as fast as chicken breasts, thighs are a great choice for an oven roast. Bonus points if that roast has an aromatic sauce and tons of briny olives.

Senior Food Editor

Katherine Gillenis PureWow’s senior food editor. She’s a writer, recipe developer and food stylist with a degree in culinary arts and professional experience in New York City...