Beginner-Friendly Keto Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies
A reliable keto sheet pan dinner with juicy chicken thighs and roasted low-carb veggies. Simple spices, big flavor, and easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs patted dry
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch half moons
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 small red onion cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon zest the lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment for easier cleanup.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper.
- Place chicken on the pan and brush all over with the butter-spice mixture, lifting the skin to get some underneath.
- In a large bowl, toss broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Spread the veggies around the chicken in a single layer.
- Roast for 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway if your oven has hot spots.
- Sprinkle lemon zest and Parmesan (if using) over the veggies. Roast 5 to 8 minutes more, until chicken skin is golden and the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crisp skin, switch to broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely.
- Squeeze lemon wedges over everything. Rest 5 minutes, then shower with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use two sheet pans if ingredients feel crowded so everything roasts instead of steaming.
- Swap thighs for drumsticks or boneless thighs; adjust cook time and check 165°F (74°C).
- If your broccoli is very large, cut into smaller florets so it cooks in the same time as zucchini.
- Air fryer option: cook chicken at 380°F (193°C) for 18 to 22 minutes; roast veggies separately.