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Low Carb BBQ Chicken Thighs

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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

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  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven (or Grill):Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If grilling, preheat to medium-high heat.
  2. 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.
  3. Apply BBQ Sauce:Brush a generous amount of sugar-free BBQ sauce onto each chicken thigh, ensuring they’re well-coated.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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).
  7. Final BBQ Glaze:During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush more BBQ sauce on the chicken for a sticky glaze.
  8. 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.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/low-carb-bbq-chicken-thighs/