Keto Barbecue Chicken
Satisfy your barbecue cravings with this mouthwatering Keto Barbecue Chicken recipe, featuring tender, juicy, bone-in chicken thighs coated in a smoky blend of spices and slathered with a tangy, keto-friendly BBQ sauce. Perfect for those following a low-carb lifestyle, this recipe combines the bold flavors of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion with the zing of apple cider vinegar to create a finger-licking dish that's sure to impress. Baked to perfection in just 40 minutes, with an optional broil for that irresistible caramelized finish, this easy yet flavorful dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside your favorite keto sides for a wholesome, guilt-free barbecue experience.
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Keto-friendly barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened apple cider vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and rub them all over with olive oil.
Step 4
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Step 5
Place the chicken thighs skin side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Step 7
While the chicken is baking, mix the keto-friendly barbecue sauce with the unsweetened apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
Step 8
After 25 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush the barbecue vinegar sauce liberally over each thigh.
Step 9
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Step 10
For more caramelization, you can broil the chicken on high for an additional 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2191.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4924.5 |
| Total Fat 338.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 90.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 1880mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4795.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.2g | |
| Protein 445.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 266.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4995.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories