Keto Baked Ranch Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken drumsticks baked with zesty ranch and savory roasted green beans, ideal for a low-carb main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 chicken drumsticks, approximately 2 pounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Ranch Seasoning

03 - 1.5 teaspoons dried dill
04 - 1.5 teaspoons dried parsley
05 - 1 teaspoon dried chives
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

→ Green Beans

11 - 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
12 - 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

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 until evenly distributed.
03 - Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with the prepared ranch seasoning mixture. Toss until drumsticks are evenly coated on all sides.
04 - Place seasoned drumsticks on one half of the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece to allow air circulation.
05 - In another bowl, toss trimmed green beans with 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon sea salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper. Spread green beans on the other half of the baking sheet in a single layer.
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 green beans are lightly browned and tender.
07 - Transfer to serving plates while hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one sheet, which means your cleanup is basically nonexistent and your evening stays yours.
  • The homemade ranch seasoning tastes fresher and more alive than anything from a packet, and you control every single ingredient.
  • It's genuinely keto-friendly without tasting like you're sacrificing anything—the chicken gets crispy, the beans stay tender, and you feel satisfied.
02 -
  • Drying the drumsticks before coating them is non-negotiable if you want crispy skin—any moisture becomes steam, and steam is the enemy of crispiness.
  • Flipping the chicken halfway through cooking ensures even browning and prevents the bottom from sticking, but more importantly, it gives you a moment to check that everything is progressing nicely.
03 -
  • Make your seasoning blend ahead of time and store it in a small jar—you'll reach for it constantly once you realize how much better it is than store-bought ranch packets.
  • If your green beans are particularly thick, halve them lengthwise so they roast at the same speed as the thinner pieces instead of some being tender while others stay crunchy.
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