Keto Hot Honey Chicken

Spice up your low-carb menu with this irresistible Keto Hot Honey Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances crispy, juicy chicken thighs with a sweet and spicy glaze—all while staying keto-friendly! Each oven-baked bone-in, skin-on thigh is seasoned to perfection with a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of baking powder for extra crispiness. The real star, however, is the sugar-free hot honey sauce, made with a sugar substitute, cayenne pepper, and sugar-free honey, delivering a bold kick without breaking your carb goals. Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect for meal preps, weeknight dinners, or when you’re craving comfort food with a keto twist. Serve alongside cauliflower rice or a fresh green salad to complete this guilt-free indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar substitute
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup sugar-free honey substitute
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and baking powder.

Step 3

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and rub each piece with olive oil.

Step 4

Evenly sprinkle the spice mixture onto the chicken thighs, ensuring all sides are well-coated.

Step 5

Place the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side up.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.

Step 7

While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the Swerve brown sugar substitute, cayenne pepper, sugar-free honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce.

Step 8

Stir the sauce mixture until everything is well blended and the Swerve has dissolved. Remove the sauce from heat.

Step 9

Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.

Step 10

Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the crispy chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your Keto Hot Honey Chicken with your choice of side, such as cauliflower rice or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1686.6

Total Fat 121.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 564mg	0%
Sodium 4056.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 134.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84.3mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1559.0mg	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: 60.1%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 10.4%