Keto BBQ Chicken
Smoky, tangy, and irresistibly juicy, Keto BBQ Chicken is the perfect low-carb twist on a classic comfort food. Featuring tender bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, this dish comes alive with a luscious brush of sugar-free BBQ sauce enhanced by a hint of apple cider vinegar and liquid smoke. Roasted to crispy perfection and caramelized in the oven, this keto-friendly recipe is quick to prepare in just under an hour, making it an easy yet impressive dinner option. Pair it with vibrant sautéed greens or a crisp salad for a complete, satisfying low-carb meal that’s packed with bold barbecue flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to form a paste.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub the spice paste evenly over the chicken, making sure to cover both sides.
Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar-free BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke. Stir well and heat until just simmering. Remove from heat.
After 30 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven and brush the tops with the BBQ sauce mixture.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and bubbling.
Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Keto BBQ Chicken hot, garnished with your choice of keto-friendly sides like sautéed greens or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.4 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.2 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 972 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 3356 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 217.2 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2334 mg | 50% | |
*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.
