Keto BBQ Apricot Chicken
Satisfy your hunger without breaking your low-carb goals with this irresistible Keto BBQ Apricot Chicken! Juicy, seasoned chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection and then enveloped in a luscious glaze made from sugar-free apricot preserves and smoky BBQ sauce. A dash of apple cider vinegar and smoked paprika adds a tangy depth of flavor, giving this keto-friendly recipe a mouthwatering sweet-and-savory balance. Perfect for a quick weekday dinner, this one-skillet dish transitions effortlessly from stovetop to oven, minimizing cleanup while maximizing flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley, every bite is bold, tender, and perfectly keto-approved. Whether you're living the low-carb lifestyle or just want a unique twist on classic BBQ chicken, this dish will surely impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Sugar-free apricot preserves
- 0.5 cup Sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them evenly with the spice mixture.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down if not removed, and sear for 4-5 minutes until browned. Flip the thighs and cook for another 4 minutes.
While the chicken is searing, mix the sugar-free apricot preserves, sugar-free BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until well combined.
Pour the apricot BBQ sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 103.1 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 850 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 4146 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 178.0 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1731 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
