Keto Baked Ranch Chicken (Printable Version)

Baked chicken drumsticks with ranch seasoning served alongside roasted green beans for a flavorful low-carb option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Ranch Seasoning

03 - 1½ teaspoons dried dill
04 - 1½ teaspoons dried parsley
05 - 1 teaspoon dried chives
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
10 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Green Beans

11 - 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
12 - 1½ tablespoons olive oil
13 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Pat chicken drumsticks dry using paper towels. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with prepared ranch seasoning. Toss thoroughly until all drumsticks are evenly coated.
04 - Place seasoned drumsticks on one half of the prepared baking sheet, spacing them with at least 1 inch between each piece for even cooking.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine trimmed green beans with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Halfway through cooking, flip the drumsticks and stir the green beans. Chicken is finished when internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior is golden brown. Green beans should be lightly browned and tender-crisp.
07 - Transfer to serving plates while hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the meal.
  • The ranch seasoning tastes fresher and more vibrant than anything bottled, and you control exactly what goes in.
  • It's genuinely crunchy outside and juicy inside, no dry chicken situation here.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the drumsticks dry—moisture is the enemy of crispy skin, and that's what makes this recipe shine.
  • If your green beans are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise so they cook through at the same rate as the thinner ones.
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than straight-from-the-fridge, so pull it out 15 minutes before prepping if you remember.
  • The pan shape matters—a wide, shallow baking sheet gets more air circulation around the drumsticks than a deep one, giving you better browning.
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