Name: Keto Chicken Thighs Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Keto Low carb
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 shallot, chopped; 2 tbsp. dry white wine; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 3/4 cup heavy cream; ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 large handful baby spinach; 2 tbsp. fresh basil chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

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This succulent baked chicken thighs recipe consists of a velvety rich cream sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes. Honestly, it's one of the best keto chicken thigh recipes - and keto dinner recipes - you can make. It looks amazing, tastes even better, and is ready in under an hour. Best of all, there's only 1 NET CARB per serving!

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The Best Keto chicken Thighs Recipe

When it comes to chicken, I’m definitely a chicken thigh person.

While I love a good chicken breast recipe, like this air fryer chicken breast and this keto chicken marsala, nothing beats a juicy and tender chicken thigh recipes like this one.

Besides being extra flavorful, chicken thighs are packed with protein and healthy fats, making them perfect for the keto diet.

Also, the process of this keto chicken thigh recipe makes it impossible to overcook! So you never have to worry about this chicken dish turning out dry.

Now, with that said, as far as keto chicken thigh recipes go, this creamy, tangy, and succulent recipe is one my family and I keep coming back to. It has juicy and succulent crispy chicken thighs in a umami-packed cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes - gah it's good.

Oh, and this is one of those healthy recipes that is delicious on its own, but it tastes even better with this keto cheese bread or keto naan bread. So I definitely suggest making one of these delicious recipes along with this one.

Ingredients

Now, the ingredients list for these keto chicken thighs might seem extensive, but if you look closely you'll notice that everything here can be easily found at your local grocery store.

In fact, you more than likely have most of these in your kitchen already.

Anyway, here’s a list of everything you need to cook these easy baked chicken thighs:

6 chicken thighs
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, chopped
2 tbsp. dry white wine
¾ cup chicken stock
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1 large handful baby spinach
2 tbsp. fresh basil chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Ok, so for the tastiest results for your keto chicken thigh recipes, I recommend using bone-in skin-on chicken thighs. Not only is there a ton of flavor from the chicken bones, but the chicken skin bakes up amazingly too.

That said, you also can make this low carb chicken recipe with boneless skinless chicken thighs if that's what you have available. It'll still come out perfectly delicious!

By the way, a lot of these ingredients are also used in my keto creamed spinach recipe and keto chicken parmesan recipe. So you should definitely check those recipes out sometime soon if you love creamy & cheesy recipes.

Oh, and if you end up with some leftover raw chicken thighs, this oven baked recipe for 'em is a great way to use the extras.

How to Make These Keto Chicken Thighs

Like most keto chicken thigh recipes, this one might seem complicated at first, but it's actually a lot simpler than you'd think.

All you have to do is roast the chicken thighs separately from the sauce, then simmer the sauce ingredients together while waiting for the chicken thighs. Then, just combine them, serve, and dig in.

Seriously, this crispy chicken thighs recipe is that easy.

All told, these creamy keto chicken thighs are ready in an hour or less.

Now, let's get into the details of this recipe for crispy chicken thighs.

Step 1: Roast the Chicken Thighs

First, you’ll need to preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Now, as the oven is preheating, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. After that, coat the thighs with oil and season them with salt and pepper to taste.

Next, transfer the seasoned chicken thighs to your lined baking sheet and slide them into the oven.

Roast the chicken thighs for 20 minutes, then turn the broiler function on and broil your chicken until golden brown - around 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Cream Sauce

While waiting for your chicken thighs to cook, you can get started on the cream sauce.

Take out a large skillet and melt the butter in it over medium heat.

Once the butter is melted, add in the garlic and shallot and saute for 2-3 minutes to soften them.

Then, deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up any bits that have stuck to the bottom. Let it cook for about 5 minutes - or until reduced.

Next, pour the broth, heavy cream, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce. Stir until well-combined and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Lastly, stir in the spinach and basil and season with salt and pepper as desired.

Step 3: Add the Chicken

Now, take your broiled seasoned chicken thighs and nestle them into the cream sauce skin-side up. Oh, and make sure to keep the skillet on the heat and spoon some of the sauce over the chicken thighs when you do this.

Let the chicken cook in the sauce for 1-2 more minutes and then remove the skillet from the heat.

Finally, garnish your keto chicken thighs with some basil.

You can transfer them to a large shallow serving dish but I think they look great served from the skillet.

Then serve immediately and enjoy!

How to Store Your Keto Chicken Thighs

So, this keto chicken recipe will make 6 servings - if everyone has one chicken thigh each - or 3 servings if everyone has two each. But, if you think you'll need more servings, you can easily double or triple this recipe!

Then, if you have any leftovers, these baked keto chicken thighs with sauce will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Technically, you can store this dish even longer if you put it in the freezer. But if you plan to do so, it might be better if you keep the sauce and chicken in separate containers until you’re planning to reheat them. That said, stored in the freezer, these keto chicken thighs will last for up to 3 months.

You could even make a big batch of the sauce ahead of time and freeze portions to use for these keto chicken thighs anytime!

Also, if you want to reheat this recipe or any keto chicken thigh recipes, here is a great method.

Wrapping It All Up

Well, that's how to make keto chicken thighs! This recipe is no doubt one of the best keto chicken thigh recipes you'll ever make.

Seriously, these juicy, flavorful, and rich chicken thighs are the ultimate luxurious dinner that everyone at the table will love. And the fact that this recipe has less than 1 net carb per serving is just a bonus!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy these absolutely delicious creamy baked keto chicken thighs as much as my family and I do.

If you make this chicken thigh recipe, be sure to leave a comment below.

Oh, and if you're interested in more keto chicken thigh recipes like this, check out my keto chicken pot pie and keto chicken alfredo recipes for your next dinner.

More Keto Dinner Recipes

If you liked this chicken thigh recipe and want to give some more delicious recipes for dinner a try, I have a ton on the blog that you can make next.

Here are some keto recipes that I think you'll enjoy:

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