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Home » Keto Blog » Best Keto Chicken Thighs Recipes

Best Keto Chicken Thighs Recipes

Last Updated May 7, 2023. Published May 7, 2023 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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Make these keto chicken thighs recipes if you’re looking for budget-friendly keto main dishes. Here you’ll find a range of recipes for the stove, air fryer, pressure cooker, and oven. Plus, most can be made in 30 minutes or less.

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Why Share Chicken Thighs Recipes

Chicken thighs make delicious and cheap main dishes. If you’re following a keto or low-carb diet, you might be wondering how to include more of them in your menu. The good news is there are various keto chicken thighs recipes on this site and across the internet.

I gathered the following collection to make your life easier. These recipes are mostly 30 minutes. There are a mix of one-pan, sheet pan, pressure cooker and air fryer chicken thigh recipes. Enjoy these as is or with any of these low carb sides for chicken.

Making the Best Chicken Dinners

You can pair these keto chicken recipes with almost any side dish. Some of my favorite side dishes are:

  • Keto Side Dishes for Chicken
  • Air Fryer Green Beans
  • Crockpot Cabbage
  • Pressure Cooker Greens

More Keto Chicken Recipe Collections

Don’t stop with these chicken thighs. Here are some other chicken dinner ideas for you to enjoy:

  • The Best Low Carb Chicken Recipes
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  • Best Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
  • 27 Keto Chicken Meals & Dinners Recipes

Storage & Leftovers

Be sure to follow the specific instructions for each of the recipes. But, generally, you can store a leftover keto chicken thigh recipe in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Best Keto Chicken Thighs Recipes

Add more juicy chicken thighs to your keto dinner menu with these easy and delicious keto chicken thighs recipes. Whether you want to make bone-in chicken thighs or boneless chicken thighs, you'll find options for the air fryer, stove top, oven, and Instant Pot pressure cooker. Make these delicious recipes for your entire family.

Air Fryer Dry Rub Chicken Thighs

You need only 3 ingredients, an air fryer, and less than 30 minutes to make this tasty chicken thigh dish. Serve it with your favorite air fryer vegetable side dish and have a blast.

Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Thighs

This air fryer dish is easy to make at home. It requires 3 ingredients (like my homemade Cajun Seasoning) and takes less than 30 minutes to prep and cook. 

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs

Use this slow cooker chicken thighs recipe if you don't have an air fryer or need the extra time to do other things.

Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

If you want to avoid the oven and making your own chicken dry rub, this air fryer chicken recipe is your easy fix. Your 4-ingredient dish will be ready in about 25 minutes.

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

All you need is an air fryer, 5 simple ingredients, and less than 30 minutes to make this garlicky crispy chicken thighs dish. It’s easy to prep and cook. Plus, it uses my garlic herb butter.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

Are you looking for quick keto recipes with chicken thighs? This air fryer dish fits the bill. It comes together in a cooking time of about 24 minutes and requires 9 ingredients. My homemade keto BBQ sauce makes this dish a special treat.

BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs

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Make BBQ Chicken Thighs with boneless skinless chicken thighs using this easy recipe. Be sure to use my bbq seasoning with the keto substitute for brown sugar to keep it keto.

Low-Carb Sticky Sauce Chicken

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I’ve yet to meet someone who enjoys using and cleaning a sink full of pots for a single dish. This recipe saves you the cleaning hassle because everything fits in one skillet and takes less than 30 minutes to cook.

Buffalo Chicken Thighs (Air Fryer)

Photo Credit: greatchickenrecipes.com

These buffalo chicken thighs include simple spices and homemade buffalo chicken sauce. Enjoy these as an alternative to my popular buffalo chicken wings.

Nigerian Chicken Stew

Photo Credit: lowcarbafrica.com

Have you heard of an explosion of flavors? This West African chicken dish fits the description. It’s made from common but diverse natural ingredients and is quite spicy.

Instant Pot Shredded BBQ Chicken

Photo Credit: greatchickenrecipes.com

These instant pot chicken thighs is the perfect simple dish for weeknight dinners. They use just a few ingredients and can be paired with so many side dishes for a meal prep that's loved by the whole family.

Best Ever Cast Iron Keto Ranch Chicken Thighs

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It will take you less than 30 minutes to prepare this 5-ingredient chicken thigh main dish. It’s easy to make and requires only one cooking pot from start to finish.

Baked Balsamic Chicken Thighs

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If you enjoy baked food, have fun with this super easy chicken recipe. It takes 4 simple ingredients to make a flavorful keto-friendly chicken thigh dish.

Keto Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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You need less than 30 minutes and a few common ingredients to make these chicken fajitas on a sheet pan. They get crispy on the outside while the inside remains tender and juicy. 

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Photo Credit: realbalanced.com

Are you up for a Filipino keto chicken thighs recipe challenge? Treat your taste buds to this pressure cooker chicken dish. It’s flavorful and great for your keto goals. 

Easy Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup

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Keto soups are great to keep you full and nourished. This chicken enchilada soup is easy to make and nutrient-packed.

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites come together easily in the air fry and use simple ingredients.

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Photo Credit: jenniferbanz.com

This recipe is your go-to option whenever you need to fix a quick chicken thigh dish. An instant pot makes things easy without compromising the quality of the meal.

Instant Pot Keto Low-Carb Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken Thighs

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This instant pot keto dish takes about 14 minutes to cook tender in a pressure cooker. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results never disappoint.

Crispy Lemon Thyme Chicken

Photo Credit: iheartumami.com

Do you like your chicken crispy and juicy? Try this chicken thigh recipe with only 3 simple ingredients and leave everyone asking for more.

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs

Photo Credit: jenniferbanz.com

If you want a simple chicken BBQ dish minus the grilling, this crockpot recipe is your fix. You’ll need a few common ingredients and a slow cooker to make it happen. Pair this with any of these keto sides for bbq to make a meal!

Keto Fried Chicken

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The Keto fried chicken recipe will allow you to keep your Southern fried chicken tradition without messing up your goals. Using almond flour and an air fryer helps in making this dish keto-friendly. This dish is also included in my collection of almond flour recipes.

Keto Mac and Cheese with Chicken Thighs

Photo Credit: www.easyanddelish.com

Cauliflower replaces noodles and rice to make a low-carb side that goes well with the keto chicken thighs. This mac and cheese chicken thigh combo is a one-pan dish that comes together in about 30 minutes.

Keto Greek Chicken Skillet

Photo Credit: www.castironketo.net

Do you need more keto recipes with chicken thighs? Go for this keto greek chicken dish. It has olives, lemon, tomatoes, artichokes, and other low-carb ingredients, making it a viable option for keto and low-carb dieters.

Keto Chicken Piccata

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Consider this chicken piccata if you need to add a quick, easy, and one-pot dish to your keto menu. It’s made from simple low-carb ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Photo Credit: www.myforkinglife.com

It takes less than 20 minutes to make this tasty, juicy chicken dish in an air fryer. This recipe is an easy and quick fix that always saves the day.

One Skillet Keto Chicken with Bacon Mushroom Gravy

Photo Credit: beautyandthefoodie.com

This easy one-pan recipe saves you the hassle of washing a sink full of pots after cooking. It’s keto-friendly, tasty, and satisfying. You only need 20 minutes to get it done.

Smoked Chicken Thighs

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Grilling your chicken thighs gives them a characteristic smoky flavor that makes barbecue evenings unique. You can also apply a dry rub on the chicken thighs before smoking them to add flavor and boost moisture retention.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

Photo Credit: realbalanced.com

This recipe is a modification of the traditional chicken casserole dish. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and delicious, requiring only 20 minutes to prep.

Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites

Photo Credit: iheartumami.com

No-breading keto chicken thighs recipes are game-changers. This particular one uses lemon juice to marinate the chicken thighs until tender and an air fryer to bring in the crispiness.

Keto Instant Pot Chicken Thighs with sauce

Photo Credit: lowcarbafrica.com

An instant pot pressure cooker always saves the day with its quick fixes. This chicken thigh recipe takes a few minutes to prep, and the results are mouth-watering.

Keto Tuscan Chicken Soup

Photo Credit: alldayidreamaboutfood.com

This keto soup is packed with all kinds of goodness. It’s low-carb, yummy, filling, and nutrient-packed. A bowl of this will keep you warm on chilly days.

Keto Hibachi Chicken

Photo Credit: www.castironketo.net

Do you need recipe ideas to satisfy your takeout cravings? This one should be at the top of your list. It’s quick, simple, and requires less than 5 ingredients. 

Easy Keto Butter Chicken Recipe

Photo Credit: www.wholesomeyum.com

This chicken dish is easy to make and uses common ingredients. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, resulting in an explosion of flavors.

Keto Quesadillas

Photo Credit: kicking-carbs.com

You can never go wrong with keto chicken quesadillas. If you’re looking for an easy and irresistible dish recipe, this is it. It’s low-carb and as tasty as it can get.

Keto Chicken Stir Fry

Photo Credit: themovementmenu.com

One-pan recipes are lifesavers, and this is one of them. It’s super quick and easy to make, plus it fits the description of a keto-friendly dish.

Keto Chinese Lemon Chicken

Photo Credit: beautyandthefoodie.com

This recipe is a low-carb variation of a classic Chinese takeout dish. Almond flour and a low-carb sweetener replace high-carb ingredients in the traditional dish. 

FAQs

Are chicken thighs high in carbs?

Not at all. A chicken thigh contains zero carbs, making it a popular option among keto and low-carb dieters.

Is chicken thigh or breast better for keto?

Keto is about ketosis and not a specific food. Instead, I find it best to consider how things fit in my overall eating and exercise plan.

How many net carbs are in chicken thighs?

There are zero net carbs in chicken thighs.

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