Keto BBQ Chicken Legs
Craving smoky, savory, and succulent barbecue flavor without breaking your keto lifestyle? These Keto BBQ Chicken Legs are the ultimate low-carb delight, combining crispy baked chicken with a bold, tangy glaze. Coated in a vibrant spice rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, these chicken legs are then brushed with a keto-friendly BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar mix for a finger-licking finish. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts. Plus, with its minimal prep time and oven-baked convenience, you'll love how effortless it is to achieve such juicy and crispy perfection. Pair with your favorite keto-friendly sides for a complete and satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup keto-friendly BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step helps the skin become crispy during cooking.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over all the chicken legs.
Drizzle the olive oil over the spiced chicken legs and rub it in gently to coat evenly.
Arrange the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce by combining the keto-friendly BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
After 30 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven. Brush the BBQ sauce mixture generously over each chicken leg.
Return the chicken legs to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy and caramelized.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot, and enjoy your Keto BBQ Chicken Legs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.6 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 907 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 4437 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 169.3 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2015 mg | 43% | |
*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.
