These Low Carb BBQ Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and coated in a smoky, sugar-free BBQ sauce, making them a great choice for keto or low-carb diets. Perfect for grilling, baking, or air-frying, these chicken thighs deliver bold flavor with minimal effort.
Low Carb BBQ Chicken Thighs
These Low Carb BBQ Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and coated in a smoky, sugar-free BBQ sauce, making them a great choice for keto or low-carb diets. Perfect for grilling, baking, or air-frying, these chicken thighs deliver bold flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 6bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1cupsugar-free BBQ sauce (choose your favorite brand)
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1/2 tspblack pepper
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven (or Grill):Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If grilling, preheat to medium-high heat.
- Season the Chicken:Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs to season.
- Apply BBQ Sauce:Brush a generous amount of sugar-free BBQ sauce onto each chicken thigh, ensuring they’re well-coated.
- Bake (or Grill):Oven Method:Place chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy.Grill Method:Place chicken on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature is 165°F (75°C).
- Oven Method:Place chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Grill Method:Place chicken on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature is 165°F (75°C).
- Final BBQ Glaze:During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush more BBQ sauce on the chicken for a sticky glaze.
- Serve:Remove the chicken thighs and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Air Fryer Option:Cook chicken thighs at 380°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Additional Flavor:Marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for 1-2 hours before cooking to enhance the flavor.
Storage:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
