The Best Baked Chicken Thighs – Keto + Whole30
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These Whole30 + Keto Baked Chicken Thighs are so easy to make and oh so delicious! They are the perfect healthy protein to serve with any side dish. Your family will love the tender, juicy chicken with the best crispy skin!

Our family loves these chicken thighs. I make them 2-3 times a month. They are so easy, so full of flavor and can be served with many different sides.
What You Need
- Chicken Thighs – Bone In/Skin On; I get mine from ButcherBox. They are the best and they get delivered right to my front door!
- Avocado Oil – you can also use olive oil
- Chicken Spice Rub – I use my Easy Chicken Spice Rub, but I also love Primal Palate’s Meat & Potato Seasoning
- Baking Sheet with rack

Let’s Bake Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 400′
- Trim any excess skin off of the chicken and pat dry with a paper towel
- Add the chicken to a bowl with the oil and seasoning, toss to coat (I use my sugar-free chicken spice rub)
- Place the chicken on the rack over the baking sheet (skin side up) and bake for 45-60 minutes (time depends on the size of the thighs – internal temp should be 165’F)
- Once chicken is cooked through, brush with juices from the pan and enjoy!

What to Serve with It
These are some of our favorite side dishes to serve with these baked chicken thighs. We even love to chop them up and serve them in a salad.
- The Best Baked Potato
- Thyme Roasted Radishes
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- The Best Ever Cauliflower Mash
- Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes
- Gluten Free Drop Biscuits
- Creamy Cheesy Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts
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The Best Baked Chicken Thighs
These Whole30 + Keto Baked Chicken Thighs are so easy to make and oh so delicious! They are the perfect healthy protein to serve with any side dish.
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken Thighs Bone-in, Skin-on
- 2 Tbls Avocado Oil
- 3 Tbls Chicken Spice Rub
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400'
- Trim any excess skin off of the chicken and pat dry with a paper towelAdd the chicken to a bowl with the oil and seasoning, toss to coat (I use my sugar-free chicken spice rub)Place the chicken on the rack over the baking sheet (skin side up) – sprinkle extra seasoning on top if needs itBake for 45-60 minutes (time depends on the size of the thighs – internal temp should be 165'F)
- Once chicken is cooked through, brush with juices from the pan and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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Hey Sara!
Sorry if this is a stupid question but for the nutrition facts, is that the info for one chicken thigh or for all of the chicken total?
Thank you!
Hi, not a stupid question! One chicken thigh is a serving – so the nutrition facts are for one 🙂
These were the best chicken thighs I’ve ever made. I almost didn’t make them when I realized my thighs (from a local farmer) were skinless and boneless. Oh no! I proceeded anyway, and they were still amazing, so tender, delicious, with the sauce blending into my cauliflower rice.
I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe, thank you for sharing 🙂
These turned out great! Super quick and easy too!