Maple, Lemon and Pancetta Chicken Thighs

About

These delicious Keto chicken thighs are basted in a sweet marinade before being oven baked until perfectly crisp and golden. Our low carb dinner recipe is prepared with skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, maple-flavored syrup, lemon juice, aromatic dried rosemary and thyme, a little garlic powder, and diced pancetta. This makes a great Keto protein option served with your preferred low carb sides.

Can I Use a Different Cut of Chicken?

We have used large chicken thighs for this Keto dinner recipe. If preferred, you may use an alternative cut of skin-on, bone-in chicken. Drumsticks, breasts and wings would all be great options. Please be sure to adjust your macros and cooking times as necessary to account for any different ingredients used.

Serving Suggestions

Our sweet and crisp Keto thighs make a great protein option for lunch or dinner. The thighs would be perfect served with a buttery cauliflower mash, some steamed broccoli, or a hearty low carb salad or slaw. You will find a range of delicious Keto accompaniments in our sides section.

Ingredients

4 large chicken thigh with skin
1 ¾ oz diced pancetta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon maple flavored syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon peel or zest raw
1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt, sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the olive oil, maple-flavored syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer across a shallow oven tray. Brush the maple dressing evenly over each of the chicken thighs. The chicken skin should be well coated in the dressing.
Scatter the diced pancetta over and around the basted chicken thighs. Transfer the tray to the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken is entirely cooked through and the skin is golden. Serve with your favorite Keto sides.