Keto Baked Ranch Chicken (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken drumsticks coated in zesty herbs, baked with crisp roasted green beans for a simple, low-carb meal.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, combine all 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, sprinkle with ranch seasoning mixture, and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Position coated drumsticks on one half of prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow air circulation.
05 - In another bowl, toss trimmed green beans with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spread on remaining half of baking sheet in single layer.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping drumsticks and stirring green beans halfway through cooking. Chicken is done when golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Green beans should be lightly browned and tender.
07 - Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately. Optional: garnish with fresh herbs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan, minimal cleanup, and everything cooks at the same temperature so you're not juggling multiple dishes.
  • The homemade ranch seasoning tastes fresher and more alive than anything bottled, and it costs a fraction of what you'd pay.
  • It fits seamlessly into keto eating without feeling like you're restricting yourself or missing comfort food.
02 -
  • Drying the chicken is non-negotiable if you want crispy skin, which means taking the time to actually pat them with paper towels instead of just tossing them on the pan wet.
  • If your green beans are particularly thick, cut them in half lengthwise so they roast in the same 35-minute window as the chicken instead of staying tough.
03 -
  • Buy your dried herbs from the bulk section of your grocery store where they're fresher and cheaper than the pre-packaged containers that sit on shelves forever.
  • If your oven runs hot, cover the drumsticks loosely with foil for the first 20 minutes to prevent the seasoning from burning while the inside still cooks through.
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