53 Keto Chicken Recipes You’ve Never Tried

Your favorite winter soup meets your go-to protein for a low-lift meal that will easily feed a crowd of six in one fell swoop. Best of all, it'll leave you with minimal dishes to clean afterwards (thanks, sheet pan).

Leave it to the Barefoot Contessa to whip up a chicken dinner this elegant and easy. It would taste divine over rice or couscous, but you can serve it with greens or cauliflower rice to keep it keto.

This drool-worthy main is only six ingredients away. Take your pick of chicken breasts or thighs, and go light on the honey to keep the sugar and carbs down (or um, don't).

Velvety sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and it's ready in 25 minutes flat—yes, please. Serve it over zoodles, with Caesar salad or atop low-carb pasta.

When your friends say they don’t understand your keto diet, present them with this supremely cheesy masterpiece. The chicken is stuffed hasselback-style for the ideal meat-to-filling ratio.

It’s ideal for cold months, but we’d eat it all year-round. Instead of making your usual dip on game day, present them with this soup that will warm them right up (but you should still serve it with plenty of tortilla chips for dunking).

All the fixins' you crave (onions! chiles! avocado! sour cream!), minus the carby tortillas. Cauliflower rice will give you a keto-friendly Chipotle feel.

Because the kids want dinner now. Plate theirs with grains, bread or pasta, and stick to meat and vegetables yourself to keep the meal low-carb.

Psst: Ground chicken is your new best friend. It cooks at lightning speed like other ground meats, but is leaner than typical beef.

No frigid night is a match for this liquid comfort. Cream cheese, heavy whipping cream and butter make it next-level indulgent.

Kick your feet up: The Crockpot has dinner covered. Serve this keto-friendly dish with a side of cauliflower rice, and crown it with all the avocado and cilantro you desire.

Almost as good as a plane ticket to Santorini. Go ahead and slather the skewers in as much tzatziki as you'd like—the yogurt-based spread is on your diet.

If you must have salad, do it like this. Believe it or not, this sizzling stunner only takes 25 minutes to come together.

Close your eyes, take a bite and boom: You’re in Italy. Aren't you glad mozzarella cheese is keto-friendly?

Packed with protein and made with just seven ingredients, this dish is an easy win. Pro tip: It's even better paired with cauliflower mashed potatoes.

Cool if we lick the plate? We'd bookmark this dinner party-worthy delight for Thanksgiving now if we were you...

Go for bone-in, skin-on thighs for the juiciest results. (They're basically impossible to overcook, unlike drier chicken breasts.)

Say it with us: Not tonight, takeout. You'll have this 15-minute meal on the table faster than you can say "for delivery, please."

Using sturdy, leafy greens in place of carb-based wraps and buns is a keto hack we swear by. These are spicy, bright and deliciously low-carb.

Chicken confit is a thing, guys. (Although chicken can easily be swapped for duck in this Insta-worthy entree.) Go wild on the garlic and fresh herbs.

Hi, old friend, how nice that you’re on our diet. Six ingredients (including fresh thyme, rosemary and lemon) make this low-lift beauty possible.

It’s ready in under an hour—Julia Child would be so proud of our foolproof shortcuts. Did we mention this skillet gem serves six?

Here's your reminder that chicken tenders are completely acceptable for adults, especially when they're low-carb (thanks to pork rind breading) and ready in 25 minutes flat.

Bring on the low-carb comfort food. The rosemary and cranberry garnishes make it a no-brainer for Christmastime (or any old Tuesday, really).

It’s anything but a Waldorf. The recipe calls for using shredded rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own, so it's as low-lift as humanly possible.

This grilled chicken offers fried chicken vibes with none of the extra carbs. What's our secret you ask? We'll never tell. (OK, it's mayonnaise).

Worthy of a goddess (that's you, friend). As much as we love fresh produce and tangy goat cheese, the simple honey-balsamic vinaigrette really seals the deal.

This dish is so filling, you'll barely have room for dessert (well, almost). Even the pickiest eaters won't be able to complain about this comforting classic.

Speaking of picky eater-proof dinners, your kids will almost surely ask for seconds of this pepperoni-topped masterpiece.

This hearty main is all about the seasoning, which is store-bought for maximum ease. The rest is pantry staples and a generous dose of cream cheese.

Admit it: Your mouth just started watering. Basmati and naan are our go-to pairings, but cauliflower rice will do if you're on keto.

It’s a great option for meal prepping, but TBH, you can make this dish at the drop of a hat when necessary. (Seriously—it'll be on the table in 20.)

You won't miss angel hair once you try it with spaghetti squash. Zoodles are a fine low-carb substitute, too.

These are always a crowd-pleaser (and kid-approved). Serve them with a keto-friendly dip, like ranch dressing, mustard or hot sauce.

This 25-minute dish will become a permanent part of your weekly rotation at first bite. Make the pesto from scratch if you're feeling ambitious.

Take your taste buds on a wild ride with this crowd-pleaser that's equal parts spicy, cheesy and savory.

If you’re not into chicken thighs, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead. (Thighs do tend to be juicier and tastier though, especially if you cook them with the skin on.)

Anyone would love to gobble this Instant Pot gem up—even if they're not on the keto diet. The pressure cooker pulls it off in 20 minutes.

Prep this on a Sunday and enjoy it all through the week. The 35-minute recipe is gluten-free, low-carb and only requires 10 minutes of prep.

Yes, it's just as delicious (and buttery) as it sounds. Consider the 60-minute marinating time a built-in cocktail hour for the chef.

Make a batch of these butter-doused wings that'll give Buffalo sauce a run for its money. Pass the blue cheese, please.

Meet bruschetta chicken: a speedy, nutritious meal that tastes super indulgent. (We credit the grated Parm.)

Picnic fare at its finest. Make this shareable staple ahead if you have the time—or just mix it right before the cookout. Regardless, it'll only take you ten minutes.

Ditch the croutons and this crowd-pleaser will contain only eight grams of carbs per serving. Pile on the chicken for a boost of protein.

We love how riffable this recipe is; toss in any vegetables you have on hand. Bonus? It’s ready to eat in 20 minutes.

We love a one-and-done dinner. All the veggies are baked in—no sides needed.

The trick to crispy chicken thighs is to cook them skin side-down low and slow, starting in a cold pan. This slowly renders out all the fat.

A delicious dinner that cooks on a single baking sheet? Where do we sign up? A flurry of spices—like paprika, cumin and cinnamon—pack every bite with bold, warm flavor.

This swicy dish is only six ingredients away (and you likely have most of them on hand). Did we mention it cooks to completion in a single skillet?

Dinnertime at the campfire just got a lot tastier—and a lot less messy. Foil keeps the cleanup to a minimum, but it's also a great way to cook outdoors without a grill basket.

Slow cooked garlic cloves in oil (20 of 'em, to be exact) > everything. Don't @ us. This elegant entree is only seven additional ingredients away.

It's time to bust out the carrots, celery and ranch (or blue cheese dressings). Oh, and all the napkins in your kitchen.

Just like you'd get at a Portuguese churrasqueria. Spatchcock the bird (meaning remove its backbone) to reduce the cooking time and crisp the skin.