When it comes to starting off your keto journey, it’s natural for you to worry about making sure that the food you’re eating still manages to taste good! One of the worst parts about other diets is that you often end up eating foods that you don’t like the taste of, thankfully, there’s no need to worry about that with keto, as you can still enjoy a lot of the same foods that you did previously!
In this guide, we’ll be talking you through some of the best chicken seasonings that you can add to your dishes to really bring out a whole load of flavor in your dishes, so even though you might be missing out on carbs, you’re certainly not missing out on tasty food!
So, if you’re looking for tasty chicken recipes that manage to dodge the carbs, then here are some of the best chicken seasoning recipes that you can treat yourself to!
Gorgeous Grilled Chicken Marinade
If you want your chicken to be packed full of fresh flavors, then this marinade is most definitely the way to go. Plus, it’s super easy for you to make, as you only need to put everything into a food processor for it to be blended!
Another great thing about this delicious marinade is that if you find that you have some of the marinade leftover, then you can easily store it in a container in the fridge until the next time you want to make some delicious tasting chicken!
The recipe is perfect not only if you’re on a keto based diet, but also if you follow the Whole30 as well since this recipe happens to be free from any gluten, dairy, grains, MSG, soy, or added sweeteners.
Ingredients Needed
- Fresh garlic
- Onions
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- Lemon
- Orange
- Avocado Oil
- Kosher salt.
Barbecue Chicken
Craving that gorgeous BBQ flavor but want to try and steer clear of any of those nasty carbs? Then this recipe has you covered. Full of flavor, and easily accompanied by any number of your favorite side dishes, this recipe is soon going to become a staple in your keto diet, and one that will serve you well throughout the summer months.
This recipe is also great for those who find themselves slightly stuck on what to eat, as the likelihood is that you already have most of the ingredients already in your pantry!
So no matter what way you decide to cook your chicken, this super sweet marinade is sure to coat your chicken well!
Ingredients Needed
- Olive Oil
- BBQ Sauce (No Sugar version)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Garlic (minced)
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
Maple Dijon Chicken Marinade
If you’re looking for something that really has that wow factor, then this marinade should do just the trick. Make use of this low-carb recipe for when you need to pull something fancy out of the bag for a keto based meal with a bit more class than the rest. This recipe will help solve those sweet cravings without any carbs or being filled with sugar.
This marinade only takes 20 minutes to make, and with 0.4g net carbs in each serving, then you can rest assured that this delicious marinade will deliver all the flavor you want without any worries!
Ingredients Needed
- Maple Syrup
- Dijon Mustard
- Soy sauce or liquid aminos
- Garlic
- Fresh thyme
Greek Chicken Marinade
Looking for a recipe that’s going to make the most of products that you likely just have hanging around your pantry and kitchen? Then this recipe will be one for you to check out.
These pantry staples all combine to create a luxurious tasting, carb-free Greek marinade that will be sure to be a hit with both you and your guests, and will also prove to be a great alternative to some of the more common chicken dishes you’ll see recommended to you throughout your keto journey.
The best bit is that this marinade is super versatile, so you can serve this chicken dish alongside anything you want!
Ingredients Needed
- Red wine vinegar
- Lemon zest and juice
- Garlic
- Rosemary
- Olive oil
- Oregano
- Pepper
- Salt
Low Effort Keto Marinade
40 minutes isn’t a long time at all, but in that time, you can easily get to cooking your chicken and making this fantastic marinade, with minimal effort required whatsoever, this easy chicken marinade is keto friendly, and will be a firm favorite amongst everyone at family dinner time.
This marinade has all the ingredients needed to make a super tasty chicken dish, and if you want to switch it up and bring a little bit of a southwestern hint to your marinade, all you need to do is replace the lemon juice with lime juice, and replace the oregano with some cilantro instead!
Ingredients Needed
- Lemon or lime
- Dried oregano or cilantro
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Keto Peanut Sauce
If you’re somewhat of a sucker for tangy flavors, then this peanut sauce recipe is going to have your mouth watering even as you cook it!
This recipe is much more of a sauce than it is a marinade, but it will still provide you with all the flavor you could ever ask for, and just a bit more.
Whether you make it with peanut butter or almond butter is completely up to your preference, and this recipe has plenty of room for customization if your heart desires, but we think you’ll love it just the way it is!
Ingredients Needed
- Peanut or almond butter
- Ginger (fresh is better)
- Garlic
- Jalapenos
- Fish Sauce
- Rice wine vinegar
- Lime juice
- Water
Super Fast Italian Keto Marinade
Need something that is going to help elevate your chicken as quickly as possible? Then this grilled italian chicken recipe is going to be a surefire way to ensure that your chicken is going to be wonderfully tender and juicy, all whilst remaining keto friendly.
This marinade is perfect for anyone on any number of different diets, so whether you’re going sugar-free, gluten-free, or keto, you can rest assured that this delicious recipe is going to be suitable for you! In addition to this, it’s also paleo and Whole30 friendly too.
Ingredients Needed
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Italian herb seasoning
- Dijon mustard
- Soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Avocado or olive oil
- Lemon juice.
30 Minute Delicious Grilled Chicken
Another time saver recipe, this one is so packed full of flavor that you’ll wonder why you’d not tried to find it sooner. So you better make sure that you make plenty of this dish, as there’ll likely be a scramble for seconds!
This dish only takes 30 minutes after you’ve marinated it, but if you do have the extra time spare to let the chicken sit and soak up all of the amazing flavor found in this marinade.
This marinade recipe only has 2 grams of carbs per net serving, so it’s friendly to those on keto too, plus it’s full of extremely nutritious ingredients that means you won’t think twice about giving yourself a second helping!
So with it being easy to make with super accessible ingredients, there’s absolutely no excuse to not go ahead and make this recipe as soon as possible!
Ingredients Needed
- Mayonnaise or full fat yogurt
- Tamari
- Lemon juice and zest
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic powder
- Dried rosemary
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cayenne pepper.
Ranch Grilled Chicken
Perfect for helping the little ones get a dose of that keto lifestyle, this recipe is super kid friendly, but even if you don’t have any kids around, there’s still no reason to ignore how delicious this recipe is, and we know you’ll love it!
So with just 5 minutes of preparation needed, 30 minutes of marinating, and roughly 15 minutes of cooking time, which all depends on how much chicken you’re planning to cook, then you can have this delicious dish ready to be enjoyed!
The ingredients in this recipe should all be able to be found around your pantry, so there’s really no excuse to not give this recipe a try!
Ingredients Needed
- Ranch dressing
- Avocado oil
- Worcestershire sauce
- Buttermilk
- Apple cider vinegar
- Parsley
- Hot sauce
- Salt
Lemon Dill Chicken Marinade
Want a super simple marinade with just a few ingredients that is going to pack all of the flavor you need into your dish? Then stop scrolling and take a look at this recipe!
Perfect for when you feel like there’s just nothing left in the pantry to make a nice dish, this recipe calls for 6 ingredients, and one of those happens to be water, so you should have no problem in getting them all together. Plus, it only takes 2 minutes to prepare the marinade too, so there’s no hassle when it comes to prep.
With just 0.8 net grams of carbs per serving, you can eat this recipe all week long without having to worry too much!
Ingredients Needed
- Avocado oil
- Lemon juice
- Capers
- Dill
- Water
- Pepper
Paprika Keto Chicken Marinade
Like your chicken to have a bit of warmth to it? Then this keto paprika marinade certainly isn’t going to disappoint you whatsoever, and we just know that this is going to very quickly become a popular dish in your house.
This marinade makes use of a few key ingredients, which means that it’s nothing too complicated, so if you’re new to cooking and a bit scared about the process of making a marinade, then this is a great place for you to start learning.
Another great thing about this recipe is that you don’t actually have to let the chicken sit in the marinade either, you can simply smother the chicken with the marinade and put it in the oven to cook!
Ingredients needed:
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Maple syrup
- Lemon juice
- Minced Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Tandoori Chicken Marinade
If you’re a lover of Indian food, then you’re going to adore this recipe that we’ve got lined up for you, as this gorgeous keto tandoori chicken marinade is going to become one of your favorite recipes, and you’ll be surprised at just how easy it is to make as well.
This recipe consists of two parts so the original recipe has the ingredients list broken up, but thankfully many of these ingredients overlap between the two so you shouldn’t struggle too much. And despite the length of the list seeming a bit daunting at first, it still only takes 15 minutes to complete!
Ingredients Needed
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Kashmiri chilli powder
- Salt
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Green yogurt
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Allspice
- Garam Masala
Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Garlic parmesan is a gorgeous dish, but many people feel like once you begin dieting that means you can’t enjoy these sorts of dishes anymore. But, we’re here to tell you that you absolutely can!
This recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, and keto friendly, so there’s no guilt to be had about enjoying this dish. We recommend you use it on some succulent chicken thighs, but it also works on chicken breasts too.
This recipe only has a 5 minute prep time too, so there’s no need to worry about spending loads of time getting things ready either, and with 0.5g of carbs per net serving, you can enjoy this dish anytime you want.
Ingredients Needed
- Basil
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Garlic Chicken Marinade Recipe
With garlic being so commonplace in most people’s pantries and kitchens, we believe that there is absolutely no such thing as too many garlic based recipes, and this recipe is just another in a long list of dishes that we just know are going to go down a treat!
This low-carb garlic chicken dish is a great example of amazing adding garlic to a savory and protein packed dish can be a success, and with only 7 simple ingredients used in this dish, it’s not a difficult recipe to make either.
You can cook the chicken in this recipe however you’d like, so feel free to cook it however you’d like to, so whether you’re using a traditional skillet, or an instant pot, then you can be sure that this dish is going to be incredible!
Ingredients Needed
- Herbes De Provence
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Apple cider vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
Low-Carb Chicken Kebab Marinade
For those in something of a time crunch, then this recipe makes for a lifesaver in those tight sort of situations. With very little time needed to prep the marinade, or to marinade the chicken itself, as you apply the marinade to the chicken as you’re cooking!
Whilst created with kebab skewers in mind, there’s absolutely no reason why you couldn’t apply this marinade to your chicken breast or thighs before cooking either. Look at that, deliciously marinated chicken done in no time at all!
Ingredients Needed
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Oregano
- Worcestershire sauce
Apple Cider Vinegar Chicken Marinade
If you want a low carb chicken recipe option for the fall and winter time, then this recipe is most certainly for you. This recipe helps to bring out the juicy and tender nature of the chicken meat, and creates a taste that works perfectly with a whole host of different combinations of different salads and veggies, so have a play around and discover what you enjoy it with most.
These ingredients should all be to hand, so making this marinade should be super easy to do, plus it only contains 2 grams of carbs per net serving, so you can enjoy this delicious recipe whilst sticking to your keto diet!
Ingredients Needed
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar
- Garlic
- Fresh basil
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Frequently Asked Questions
What Seasonings Can I Use On Keto?
There are plenty of options when it comes to the lowest carb seasonings out there, with thyme, basil, coriander, mint, ginger, and cinnamon are all really low carb options.
Although they do have more carbs than the previous options, oregano, paprika, cumin, and cayenne are still relatively low carb choices that help to make your dishes tasty!
How Many Carbs Will End My Ketosis?
It’s important to keep a close eye on the amount of carbs end up in your diet if you’re looking to maintain your ketosis state, the general rule is that you should try to limit your carb intake to 15-30 grams per day, alternatively, this works out to be about 5-10% of your daily calorie intake.
Are There Any No Calorie Seasonings?
Whilst not calorie free, there are plenty of seasonings that have less than 10 calories in them, such as lemon juice, cumin, and turmeric!
Final Words
We hope you’ve enjoyed our wonderful guide one some of the best chicken seasonings and marinades that you can opt to make if you’re on a keto diet, and, hopefully you decided that you want to try some of these recipes at some point in the future!
