Keto Baked Ranch Chicken (Print View)

Tender chicken drumsticks flavored with ranch spices, baked alongside roasted green beans for a simple low-carb meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 chicken drumsticks, approximately 2 lbs
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

# Directions:

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 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. Transfer to a large bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with ranch seasoning mixture. Toss until all drumsticks are evenly coated.
04 - Position coated drumsticks on one half of the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly with space between each piece.
05 - In a separate bowl, toss trimmed green beans with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spread in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping drumsticks and stirring green beans halfway through cooking, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and develops golden browning, and green beans are tender with light browning.
07 - Transfer to serving plates while hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan means one thing to wash, which sounds small until you're actually living that life on a busy evening.
  • The homemade ranch tastes brighter and less dusty than the packet version, and your guests will ask what your secret is.
  • Perfectly keto-friendly without tasting like you're missing anything or settling for less flavor.
02 -
  • Dry chicken before coating it, or you'll end up with steamed skin instead of crispy golden skin—this one mistake changes everything about how this tastes.
  • Don't crowd the drumsticks on the pan; they need space to roast rather than steam, so resist the urge to fit them all in one tight row.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the ranch seasoning mix and keep it in a small jar; you'll reach for it constantly once you realize how much better homemade tastes.
  • If your green beans are really thick, halve them lengthwise so they cook at the same speed as the thinner ones and everything finishes together.
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