Keto Baked Ranch Chicken Drumsticks (Printer-friendly)

Tender baked chicken drumsticks with ranch spices paired with roasted green beans for a flavorful low carb meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 chicken drumsticks, approximately 2 lbs
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, combine dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
03 - Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with ranch seasoning mixture. Toss until drumsticks are evenly coated.
04 - Place seasoned drumsticks on one half of the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow proper air circulation.
05 - In another bowl, toss green beans with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spread in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping drumsticks and stirring green beans halfway through cooking. Chicken is ready when internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior is golden brown. Green beans should be lightly browned and tender.
07 - Transfer to serving platter while hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pan simplicity that actually tastes like you fussed over it, with the bonus of barely rinsing a bowl or two.
  • The homemade ranch seasoning tastes fresher and less salty than anything store-bought, plus you control exactly what goes in.
  • Crispy exteriors, juicy centers, and tender green beans all finish at the same moment—no timing gymnastics required.
  • Naturally keto and gluten-free without feeling restrictive or like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • Wet chicken never crisps—the paper towel step isn't optional, no matter how impatient you feel at that moment.
  • Halfway through baking, flip every single drumstick if you want crispy skin all around; flipping just a few guarantees spotty results.
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking the chicken at 30 minutes, as ovens vary by 25 degrees or more and dried-out drumsticks are genuinely sad.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the dry seasoning blend and store it in a small jar; you'll reach for it constantly once you realize how good it is.
  • If your drumsticks are notably larger or smaller than average, adjust the cooking time by a few minutes and rely on that 165°F internal temperature rather than time alone.
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