Keto Angry Chicken

Spice up your keto meal plan with this bold and flavorful Keto Angry Chicken recipe! Perfectly seared skin-on chicken thighs are smothered in a fiery, aromatic sauce made with garlic, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, and sugar-free hot sauce. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds tangy depth, while rich butter and chicken broth create a luscious, low-carb sauce that ties everything together. Baked to perfection in one skillet, this dish boasts crispy skin and tender, juicy meat that's packed with heat and savory goodness. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or roasted vegetables. Ready in under an hour, this keto-friendly comfort food is a flavor explosion you’ll crave again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar-free hot sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for about 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Add minced garlic, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the apple cider vinegar and stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let it simmer for a minute.

Step 6

Add the sugar-free hot sauce and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, ensuring they are partially submerged in the sauce.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven carefully, using oven mitts.

Step 10

Add the butter to the sauce and let it melt, stirring gently to integrate it into the sauce.

Step 11

Garnish the chicken with chopped parsley before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot with a side of keto-friendly vegetables or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(871.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1470.6

Total Fat 121.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 389.8mg	0%
Sodium 5172.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 78.3g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 158.1mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1469.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.3%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 4.4%