Sugar-Free Hot Honey Chicken

Satisfy your cravings for a bold and flavorful dinner with this Sugar-Free Hot Honey Chicken! Featuring crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs glazed in a perfectly sticky, tangy, and sweet-yet-spicy sauce, this recipe delivers all the rich flavors of classic hot honey without the sugar. A clever blend of monk fruit sweetener or erythritol, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce creates a low-carb, keto-friendly version of the beloved glaze, while smoked paprika and chili flakes add a smoky heat. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-skillet dish is not only easy to prepare but also makes for an eye-catching centerpiece to your table. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp side salad for a wholesome, sugar-free dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining, it’s a must-try recipe for anyone looking to enjoy comfort food with a healthy twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for about 5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the thighs and sear the other side for another 3 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

To the same skillet, add garlic powder and smoked paprika and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and add apple cider vinegar, chili flakes, erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, water, and hot sauce. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Step 10

Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(728.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1535.3

Total Fat 94.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 564mg	0%
Sodium 3218.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 157.1g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 88.0mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 1566.6mg	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: 54.9%

Protein: 40.5%

Carbs: 4.6%