Keto Baked Ranch Chicken Drumsticks (Printable)

Juicy baked chicken drumsticks with zesty ranch and roasted green beans for a flavorful low-carb meal.

# 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

# Step-by-step 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 evenly distributed.
03 - Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with ranch seasoning mixture, and toss until evenly coated on all sides.
04 - Position seasoned drumsticks on one half of the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly with space between each piece.
05 - In another bowl, toss trimmed green beans with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spread 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 at the midpoint. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and green beans are lightly browned and tender.
07 - Remove from oven and serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely fast to prep, leaving you time to actually relax before dinner is ready.
  • The homemade ranch seasoning tastes so much better than anything from a packet, and now you'll notice the difference immediately.
  • Everything cooks on one sheet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the meal.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry because any moisture on the surface will steam instead of crisp, and you'll lose half the appeal of this dish.
  • That halfway flip is non-negotiable if you want even browning and cooking, so set a phone timer and actually do it.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer instead of guessing about doneness, and aim for 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone.
  • Room temperature drumsticks cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge, so pull them out 15 minutes before you start prepping if you remember.
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