Low Carb Hot Honey Chicken

Satisfy your cravings without the carbs with this irresistible Low Carb Hot Honey Chicken! This recipe transforms classic hot honey chicken into a keto-friendly delight, featuring tender, perfectly seasoned boneless chicken thighs coated with a smoky spice rub and seared to golden perfection before baking. The star of the dish is the luscious sugar-free hot honey sauce—a mouthwatering blend of a honey substitute, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and butter—that delivers a bold kick of heat balanced with subtle sweetness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy low-carb dinner is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of flavor and color. Perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests, this dish is a spicy, sweet, and savory sensation you'll return to again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup sugar-free honey substitute
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet, searing for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.

Step 7

While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey sauce.

Step 8

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar-free honey substitute, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and butter over medium heat.

Step 9

Stir continuously until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth and emulsified, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 10

Once the chicken is done baking, carefully remove the skillet from the oven and drizzle the hot honey sauce over the chicken.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(581.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1354.9

Total Fat 95.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 565.8mg	0%
Sodium 3618.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 105.6g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 93.7mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1157.7mg	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: 63.1%

Protein: 31.0%

Carbs: 6.0%