Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs & Cabbage

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Dinner

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs & Cabbage

One-pan OMAD-friendly dinner with crispy thighs and roasted cabbage — about 6g net carbs per serving, makes 4 portions for meal prep.

Strict ketoInsulin resistance
Net carbs
~6g
Servings
4
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min

Why this meal fits low carb

Crispy chicken thighs and roasted cabbage fill a plate with protein, fat, and fiber — strong OMAD or dinner option. Cabbage caramelizes into sweetness without added sugar. This is one of the highest satiety dinners in the library.

Swaps

Drumsticks or pork chops. Red or green cabbage both work.

Meal prep

Season thighs ahead. Leftovers reheat in a hot oven to re-crisp skin.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin on)
  • 1 small green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan.
  2. Toss cabbage wedges with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on pan.
  3. Pat thighs dry. Rub with remaining oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Nestle thighs among cabbage. Roast 32–38 minutes until skin is crisp and 165°F internal.
  5. Rest 5 minutes. Serve with lemon and pan juices.

Tips

A full plate of this works as a single OMAD meal — protein, fat, and fiber in one sitting. Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.

Check the numbers

This recipe is about ~6g net carbs per serving and ~30g protein. Verify packaged ingredients and set your daily budget:

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Net carb and protein values are working estimates intended for the listed quantities and stated servings; they are not laboratory analyses or medical advice. Brands and substitutions can change the result. Verify packaged foods with our net carb calculator. https://metaboliclowcarb.com