Best Keto Chicken Recipes

Chicken would easily be our favourite protein here at Have Butter will Travel. We have always loved chicken and Erika has even started enjoying cuts other than the breast, like the thigh and wings. She still isn’t the biggest fan of the drumstick but I don’t mind as I like the drumsticks.

One of our favourite dinners, when we were early into our ketogenic lifestyle, was chicken wings and jalapeno poppers. We must have had this dinner once a week for about six months.

Best Keto Chicken Recipes

Chicken is generally quite a lean protein and often not a favourite choice with people living a keto lifestyle. We would recommend trying to find cuts with the skin on as that increases the fat and also adds delicious flavour to the meat.

Keto Chicken Thigh Recipes

Chicken thigh with the skin on is a great choice for the budget-conscious keto person. Thighs are generally cheaper than breasts and are easier to find with the skin on. You can get them from the deli section at most Australian supermarkets or pre-packaged in the fresh meat section.

Keto Chicken Stir-Fry – Sweet Chilli

This keto chicken stir fry recipe is a quick and simple weeknight dinner. In 20 minutes you will have a healthy low carb meal for 2 on the table.

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Keto Chicken with Sage Burnt Butter and Mushrooms

Are you looking for a quick & easy weekday keto meal that will satisfy your tastebuds, as well as the family? This keto chicken dinner is perfect.

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Keto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Feta and Olives

Are you looking for a easy dinner the whole family will love? This keto chicken sheet pan dinner is simple to make and will become a staple in your kitchen.

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Kombucha marinated chicken thighs

This kombucha marinated chicken recipe is the perfect keto meal. The Asian flavours paired with the kombucha add an amazing flavour.

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The Tastiest Keto Chicken and Chorizo Paella

A very delicious Keto Chicken Chorizo Paella rich in flavours and incredibly simple to make. You wil be WOWED by this recipe. Recipe from Mad Creations

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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms

Looking for the ultimate in Keto comfort food. You need to try this delicious keto roasted chicken thighs with mushrooms.

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Chicken Thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce

Chicken Thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce – this is one of the best chicken thigh recipes I ever made. Easy, delicious, and perfect for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs! Recipe from Julia’s Album.

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Easy Keto Dijon Chicken Thighs

This one pan Easy Keto Dijon Chicken Thighs recipe is the perfect low carb dinner for busy weeknights, especially for back to school! Recipe from I Breathe I’m Hungry

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Keto Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

Whilst drumsticks aren’t Erika’s favourite, I love them. They are also great to serve to kids as they usually love to eat them with their hands. They are a great cut for sheet pan dinners and we have made them that way a few times.

Chicken Fajita Sheet Pan Dinner – Meraki Mother

We love this chicken fajita sheet pan dinner for three main reasons. One, who doesn’t love Mexican flavours? Two, chicken drumsticks are a great budget-friendly option, so perfect for families with lots of mouths to feed. Recipe from Meraki Mother.

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‘Honey & Soy’ Keto Chicken Drumsticks

‘Honey and Soy’ keto chicken drumsticks using sukrin fiber gold syrup as the honey substitute. These drumsticks are super simple to make and delicious!

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Seven Spice Chicken Drumsticks

For a simple lunch or dinner entree, these chicken drumsticks come together in a snap. Not to be confused with the store-bought seasoning, the seven spices flavouring this chicken are garlic, paprika, cayenne, mustard powder, and oregano (in addition to salt and pepper). Recipe from Carb manager

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Keto Chicken Drumsticks — Recipe — Diet Doctor

Turn chicken up a notch with this crunchy coating spiced with hot, flavorful Jamaican jerk seasoning. Perfect for drumsticks or wings. It’s so tasty you will never know it’s keto and gluten-free. But it is. And so is the coleslaw, so dig in! Recipe from Diet Doctor.

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Keto Chicken Wing Recipes

As I mentioned at the start of this article, we love chicken wings and they were a staple in our keto meal plan in the first year of our ketogenic lifestyle. We have even started cooking them in the air fryer now and we love them cooked that way now.

Tandoori Chicken Wings

Tandoori chicken wings are such a simple make at home meal. If you love wings, these tandoori chicken wings will have you wanting more.

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Keto Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are a great keto-friendly option. Not only are they super delicious, they also have a higher fat content than chicken breast. We like to include them in our meal plans each week and and just vary the spice mix to keep it interesting.

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Sticky Vietnamese Keto Chicken Wings

My Sticky Vietnamese Keto Chicken Wings are sooooo good! If you are like me sometimes you just appreciate an easy meal. If you are really like me this is every day, lol! Recipe from Mad Creations.

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Keto Crispy Chicken Wings – Deliciously Crispy Snack Ready Wings

It’s hard to think that keto chicken wings could ever get crispy without the help of flour, or some other type carbohydrates, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Recipe from Fat for Weightloss

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Crispy BBQ Keto Chicken Wings (Oven-Baked!)

My whole family loves this crispy chicken wings recipe. It’s super easy to throw together and it works as an appetiser with a dollop of mayonnaise, as finger food and as part of a main course together with a crunchy green salad. BBQ flavour, but made in the oven! Recipe from Sugar Free Londoner.

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How to make Baked Chicken Wings

Chicken Wings are an all-time favourite pretty much all over the world. During one of my many kitchen experiments, I stumbled upon garlic parmesan chicken wings, which combines two of my favourite flavours. It’s perfect for the ketogenic diet as it doesn’t use carby BBQ sauce or hot sauce. Recipe from headbangers kitchen.

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Keto Chicken Breast Recipes

Even though chicken breast is the leanest cut of chicken, it is still one of our favourites. Erika will always choose chicken breast if she can. We both love a chicken schnitzel and there are some great keto options to make a delicious keto-friendly chicken schnitzel.

Keto Laksa

This keto laksa is packed full of flavour, and is so quick and easy to make. It will quickly become a winter favourite in your weekly meal plan. 

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Keto Pesto & Feta Chicken Casserole — Recipe — Diet Doctor

Mediterranean superstars — feta cheese, olives, and pesto — unite in this creamy, easy-to-make keto chicken dish. Whether using low-carb, store-bought or your own home-made pesto, give it a go. Your taste buds — and your family — will thank you! Recipe from Diet Doctor

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Keto Chicken Tenders

These keto chicken tenders are super quick and easy to make and delicious with a toasty sesame flavour. Perfect for kid school lunches as they are nut free. 

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Low Carb Keto Butter Chicken

The very best low carb keto butter chicken recipe you are going to love it! So easy and a dish big on flavour. You need to try and see if I am wrong! Recipe from Mad creations.

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Keto Chicken Salad – Asian Noodle

Our keto chicken salad is a great option for lunch or dinner during summer. Try this recipe if you love Southeast Asian cuisine.

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Keto Chicken Schnitzel Recipe – KetoFocus

Chicken Schnitzel is a thin slice of chicken fried in avocado oil. It is breaded in almond flour and ground pork rinds to create a low carb crispy chicken crust. Recipe from Keto Focus.

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts – a healthy low carb dinner option!

These spinach stuffed chicken breasts are loaded with cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Recipe from that Low Carb Life.

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Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (Keto)

Low Carb Chicken Parmesan with a crispy Keto coating tastes just like a classic Parmigiana without the carb-loaded guilt! Recipe from Cafe Delites

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Keto Chicken Mince/Ground Chicken Recipes

Surprisingly for us, we have never been massive fans of chicken mince. Until, we got a tip from my brother, Josh. He said his wife had been making these chicken burgers that would be low carb. Erika tweaked the recipe slightly and we had one of our new favourite recipes. We absolutely LOVE these chicken burgers.

Keto Chicken Burgers

These keto chicken burgers an excellent low carb option for dinner. These burgers use halloumi and zucchini to add flavour and texture. 

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Garlic Chicken Keto Kiev Bites

Lemon & Garlic Chicken Keto Kiev Bites are the best little keto kievs you will try. Crunchy on the outside and deliciously buttery and zesty in the centre. Recipe from Mad Creations

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Low-Carb Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli — Recipe — Diet Doctor

Roll up to a new take on chicken with these flavorful bites. Pop one in your mouth right out of the frying pan. Taste the tomato, basil, and parm… without fillers like breadcrumbs. What meatballs were meant to be! Recipe from Diet Doctor

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Keto Chicken Meatballs

Tantalizing Thai Treats, our Low Carb Thai Chicken Meatballs with Dipping Sauce are a great meal, snack or finger food. Easy to Make! Recipe from My Keto Kitchen

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Delicious Keto Cheesy Chicken Fritters | Keto Vale

Check these super easy and tasty chicken fritters! Just mix chicken with egg and melting the cheese of your choice in a bowl, add a little bit of oil, seasonings and voila! Try now! Recipe from Ketovale.

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Keto Whole Chicken Recipes

We love to roast or smoke a couple of chickens and then pull the chicken off the bone. We then freeze the shredded chicken into portions to have with salad for lunches or for the protein in tacos.

How to Roast Chicken

 Learning how to roast chicken and getting a really crispy skin with moist breast meat will impress your family and friends.

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Lemon & Thyme Keto Roast Chicken ?

Ridiculously juicy, tasty, and easy! Expect this paleo and keto roast chicken to be ridiculously juicy, bursting with flavor, and very (very!) easy to whip up!

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Keto Peruvian Roasted Chicken & Green Sauce

This low carb Peruvian Roasted Chicken & Green Sauce is crispy on the outside, juicy & tender on the inside! Whole 30, Paleo, Keto, Atkins, Dairy Free, so perfect for the whole family. Recipe from I Breathe I’m Hungry.

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The Only Keto Roast Chicken & Stuffing Recipe You Need | Aussie Keto Queen

Forget any other recipe – if you want moist, flavoursome roast chicken with keto friendly stuffing, this is your go to from now on! Recipe from Aussie Keto Queen.

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Whilst making this article, I found some wonderful chicken recipes that I will be adding to my meal plan. The Mad Creations butter chicken sounds delcious, the I Breathe I’m Hungry roasted chicken and the Cafe Delites Low Carb Chicken Parmesan all sound delicious.

If you have tried any of these recipes and loved them, please let us know in the comments which ones are your favourites.