Dinner · Oven

Keto Garlic Lime Chicken Thighs (Crispy Oven-Baked)

Golden, crispy oven-baked chicken thighs with garlic and lime — juicy, flavorful, and naturally keto-friendly.

Published and edited by Thomas for DailyKeto.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 4 Servings
Net carbs: 2.6g
Method: Oven

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime zest, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and oregano.

For this step: 2 tbsp olive oil, Zest of 2 limes, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Step 4

Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, including under the skin where possible.

Step 5

Arrange chicken skin-side up in a baking dish or on a rimmed sheet pan.

Step 6

Bake for 35–45 minutes until skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Step 7

Remove from oven and drizzle with fresh lime juice.

For this step: 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Step 8

Rest 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve.

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Calories: 319
Protein: 28.4g
Fat: 21.6g
Total carbs: 3.1g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sugar alcohol: 0g
Net carbs: 2.6g