Low Carb Christmas Tray Bake

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    35 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    45 min

Low Carb Christmas Tray Bake

This delicious one tray dish makes a great Christmas Keto recipe to enjoy over the holidays. Our easy Keto chicken dinner recipe is packed with festive flavor and is the perfect way to use up any leftover veggies. Our low carb Christmas recipe combines skin-on chicken thighs with red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, pancetta, and an aromatic dressing, baked until golden. This makes a great dinner option in the days following Christmas, all prepped in one tray for minimal fuss and washing up!

Can I Use Different Vegetables?

This Keto Christmas recipe is ideal for using up any leftover holiday vegetables. We have used Brussels sprouts and red cabbage, however you can use any leftover low carb veggies you prefer. Broccoli and Kale would be great additions/substitutions. Please be sure to adjust your macros and cooking times to account for any alternative ingredients used.

Serving Suggestions

This easy Keto recipe makes a great hot lunch option or dinner served with additional low carb sides. Why not try with Keto Cauliflower Cheese or our Keto Christmas Green Beans? This would also be great served with any leftover Christmas dressing or a dollop of our Keto cranberry relish. You can find these recipes and many more festive options in our sides section.

  • Net Carbs

    10.2 g

  • Fiber

    7.8 g

  • Total Carbs

    27.1 g

  • Protein

    36 g

  • Fats

    31.1 g

504 cals

Low Carb Christmas Tray Bake

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Ingredients

  • Chicken Thigh With Skin

    Chicken Thigh With Skin

    4 large

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    3 tablespoon

  • Diced Pancetta by Waitrose

    Diced Pancetta by Waitrose

    2-¾ ounce

  • Red Cabbage

    Red Cabbage

    2 cup

  • Brussels Sprouts, Cooked From Fresh

    Brussels Sprouts, Cooked From Fresh

    2 cup

  • Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    1 tablespoon

  • Garlic Powder

    Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Orange Juice

    Orange Juice

    1 tablespoon

  • Reduced Sugar Craisin Dried Cranberries by Ocean Spray

    Reduced Sugar Craisin Dried Cranberries by Ocean Spray

    1 tablespoon

  • Rosemary, Dried

    Rosemary, Dried

    1 teaspoon

  • Thyme, Dried

    Thyme, Dried

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ½ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 3

45 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the chicken thighs across a large shallow roasting tray. Add the olive oil, syrup, orange juice, garlic powder, rosemary and thyme to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Drizzle half the dressing over the chicken thighs and transfer to the oven to bake for 10 minutes.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    While the chicken is cooking, slice the cabbage into 1 inch thick wedges and trim the tough bases from the sprouts. Peel away any wilted outer sprout leaves and slice the sprouts in half. After 10 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Arrange the sliced sprouts and cabbage around the chicken in the tray. Drizzle over the remaining oil mixture, coating the vegetables. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Remove the tray from the oven and scatter over the dried cranberries and diced pancetta. Mix to combine. Return the tray to the oven and cook for a further 15 minutes or until the chicken and pancetta are golden and entirely cooked through. Serve hot with any additional festive low carb sides.
    Step 3