Keto Bacon Ranch Chicken Thighs (Printable)

Baked chicken thighs with bacon, ranch seasoning, and green beans for a flavorful low-carb main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons sugar-free ranch seasoning mix
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Bacon

08 - 6 slices bacon, chopped

→ Green Beans

09 - 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken thighs until fully coated with seasoning mixture.
02 - Place seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up in a large ovenproof skillet or baking dish. Distribute chopped bacon evenly over and around the chicken pieces.
03 - Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until chicken begins to cook through and bacon renders.
04 - While chicken bakes, toss trimmed green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
05 - After 25 minutes, add seasoned green beans to the skillet around the chicken. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F and bacon becomes crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and drizzle fresh lemon juice over green beans. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and restaurant-quality, but your macros stay perfectly on track for keto.
  • Chicken thighs stay genuinely juicy because they're bone-in and skin-on, so you're not fighting dry meat.
  • Everything happens in one pan, which means cleanup is nearly painless on a weeknight.
02 -
  • Don't add the green beans at the start because they'll release water and steam instead of caramelize, which wastes their potential to taste amazing.
  • If your bacon looks floppy when the timer goes off, you can always give the whole pan another 5 minutes—bacon is forgiving, and crispy is always better than chewy.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken thighs dry before seasoning them—moisture is the enemy of crispy skin, and a paper towel makes all the difference.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, this recipe doubles easily in a larger pan without changing the timing, which makes it perfect for meal prep or dinner parties.
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