Keto Honey Butter Chicken

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with Keto Honey Butter Chicken, a low-carb twist on a comfort food classic. This recipe features crispy, golden, skin-on chicken thighs bathed in a luscious glaze made with a sugar-free honey substitute, rich butter, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for tangy depth. Seasoned with garlic, thyme, and paprika, each bite is bursting with flavor. The skillet-to-oven method ensures juicy, tender chicken with irresistibly crunchy skin. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnished with fresh parsley and easy to pair with your favorite keto-friendly sides, this is a recipe you’ll return to again and again. Keto, low-carb, and family-approved, it’s a guilt-free indulgence you’ll love!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup sugar-free honey substitute
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook until the skin is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3 minutes, then remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet.

Step 7

Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 8

Stir in the sugar-free honey substitute and apple cider vinegar, mixing until well combined.

Step 9

Sprinkle in the dried thyme and paprika, stirring to integrate the flavors.

Step 10

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon some of the sauce over the top.

Step 11

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Step 12

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 14

Serve the Keto Honey Butter Chicken with your choice of keto-friendly sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(555.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1404.0

Total Fat 119.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 417mg	0%
Sodium 2731.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 73.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98.8mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1063.4mg	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: 74.1%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 5.6%