KETO VERDICTYES
Juicy, forgiving, and keto-perfect. Unbreaded chicken thighs provide ~0g net carbs per 100g, with higher fat than breasts to support ketosis and exceptional flavor. Great for batch cooking and everyday meals.
Are Chicken Thighs Keto?
Poultry
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
0.3gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 0.3g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 26g
- Fat
- 10.4g
- Calories
- 209
Juicy, forgiving, and keto-perfect. Unbreaded chicken thighs provide ~0g net carbs per 100g, with higher fat than breasts to support ketosis and exceptional flavor. Great for batch cooking and everyday meals.
- Net carbs (100 g)0.3g
- Protein (100 g)26g
- Fat (100 g)10.4g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
0.3g
Total Carbs
0.3g
Fiber
0g
Protein
26g
Fat
10.4g
Calories
209
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Zero net carbs: Fits strict keto with no carbohydrate content
- High protein: ~26g per 100g supports muscle maintenance and satiety
- Higher fat than breasts: Skin-on fat boosts flavor and ketogenic macros
- Forgiving to cook: Stays tender/juicy over a wider temperature range
- Rich flavor: Dark meat offers deeper taste and satisfaction
- Affordable: Often cheaper than breasts, ideal for meal prep
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
CRISPY SKIN PAN-ROASTED
Place skin-side down in a cool skillet; slowly render fat, then finish skin-side up in the oven until golden.
GARLIC BUTTER BRAISED
Brown skin-side down, add garlic, broth, and herbs; braise covered at 350°F (175°C) for 30–40 minutes.
SLOW-COOKER CURRY
Combine thighs with curry paste, coconut milk, and low-carb veggies; cook on low 6–8 hours.
BAKED PARMESAN THIGHS
Coat in crushed pork rinds and parmesan; bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until crisp.
LEMON HERB GRILLED
Marinate in olive oil, lemon, and herbs; grill skin-side down 6–8 minutes, flip and finish.
CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE
Pan-sear thighs; sauté mushrooms, add cream and broth; return thighs and simmer until saucy.