There is a plethora of chicken recipes out there and they can quite frankly be pretty boring. Chicken is such a great ingredient, especially for keto dieters. That’s why I love mixing it up with recipes like this Thyme Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Honey.
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Thyme Roasted Chicken With Lemon and Honey (Keto)
Chicken is high in protein and contains zero carbs, making it a perfect protein source for your keto dinner meals. This is why I love creating new, delicious chicken recipes, like this Thyme Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Honey!
This roast chicken recipe is packed full of flavor and perfect for staying within your keto diet guidelines. Roasted chicken always makes a good dinner option and this Thyme Roasted Chicken is an awesome twist on it that might just be added to your regular meal plan.
Chicken thighs are my favorite pick for recipes such as this because they come out juicy every time! So, let’s get into how to make this delicious meal, shall we?
What is Needed to Make Thyme Roasted Chicken?
This recipe is easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of tools or supplies! How great is that? Here is a list of what you need to make this Thyme Roasted Chicken:
- Ingredients (listed below in the recipe)
- Ziploc Bag
- 9×13 Baking Dish
Yep, that’s all you need in order to make this Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken!
How to Make This Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Add all of the ingredients to a Ziploc bag and shake to combine.
Marinate the chicken in the bag for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Place the marinaded chicken into a 9×13 baking dish and pour the remaining marinade over the chicken.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until browned and completely cooked through.
How Long Does it Take to Make Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken?
This recipe is a great one for those busy weeknights because it takes just 10 minutes of prep time and a baking time of less than 40 minutes. Easy to clean up too!
Can You Eat Honey on the Keto Diet?
Since there are 17 grams of carbs in a single tablespoon of regular honey, it is obviously not keto friendly. This recipe, though, calls for sugar free honey, making it very keto friendly. If you haven’t tried this particular honey, I highly recommend it!
How Many Carbs Are in this Lemon Thyme Roast Chicken?
This Lemon Thyme Roast Chicken is perfect for your keto lifestyle as it has just 2 net carbs per serving. That leaves room for some additional tasty keto sides and even a yummy keto dessert.
This recipe makes 4 servings.
How to Store Leftover Thyme Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Honey
If you have leftover Thyme Roasted Chicken, be sure and refrigerate it within 2 hours of it sitting out at room temperature.
Place the leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge. Be sure to label the container with the contents and date and be sure and consume within 3-4 days.
If you won’t be using the chicken before the first 3 days, you can store it in the freezer. To accomplish this, remove the chicken from the bones, shred it, and place it in an airtight container.
Tips for Making This Thyme Roasted Chicken
Here are some good tips to ensure you have a delicious chicken dinner to enjoy:
- Wash the chicken and pat it dry before marinating.
- Allow the chicken to rest after removing it from the oven. (To rest a chicken, take the chicken out of the oven and place it on a plate or cutting board. Let the chicken “rest” on the cutting board or plate for 10-30 minutes).
- Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached a safe cooking temperature.
- Do not overcook the chicken. Let’s face it, chicken is one of the most overcooked meats out there!
What to Serve with This Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken
Here are some of my favorite side dish recipes to serve with this Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken:
Keto Creamy Risotto
This keto creamy risotto pairs deliciously with this keto friendly Thyme Roasted Chicken. It is creamy and filling and can even act as a bedding for the chicken!
Broccoli Salad with Bacon
This broccoli salad with bacon is packed with flavor and is a nutrient dense side dish. A great way to sneak in those veggies for those who aren’t super veggie fans! Leftover salad makes a great lunch for the next day as well.
Garlic Asparagus
This keto garlic asparagus is a quick and easy side that brings a whole new flavor game this this chicken dinner. Low in carbs, high in flavor.
Thyme Roasted Chicken With Lemon and Honey (Keto)
Ingredients
- 4 bone in and skin on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons sugar free honey
- Juice from ½ a lemon
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Add all of the ingredients to a Ziploc bag and shake to combine.
- Marinate the chicken in the bag for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Place the marinaded chicken into a 9×13 baking dish and pour the remaining marinade over the chicken.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until browned and completely cooked through
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.