Description
Sizzling Low Carb BBQ Chicken Thighs deliver maximum flavor without compromising health goals. Juicy meat glazed with smoky, tangy sauce promises a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) black pepper
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by arranging oven rack in middle position and preheating to 400F (200C), then cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil for simplified cleanup.
- Thoroughly blot chicken thighs using paper towels, eliminating excess moisture to promote optimal exterior crispness.
- Create a robust spice blend by mixing smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne in a small mixing bowl.
- Massage olive oil across chicken thighs, ensuring complete and even coating, then generously distribute spice mixture over entire surface of meat.
- Arrange seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between pieces for consistent heat circulation.
- Roast chicken in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it precisely reaches 165F (74C), indicating complete cooking.
- Liberally brush sugar-free BBQ sauce over cooked chicken, returning to oven for additional 5-10 minutes to allow sauce to caramelize and develop rich, sticky texture.
- Optional: Activate broiler function and position chicken close to heat source for 2-3 minutes, creating exceptionally crisp exterior while carefully preventing burning.
- Extract chicken from oven, allowing brief resting period to redistribute internal juices and stabilize temperature.
- Enhance presentation by garnishing with fresh parsley, chopped green onions, or complementary lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Always pat chicken thighs completely dry to achieve maximum crispiness and help spices adhere better during cooking.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal heat tolerance, ensuring a balanced flavor without overwhelming spiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer to precisely check internal temperature, preventing overcooking and maintaining juicy chicken texture.
- Select high-quality sugar-free BBQ sauce with minimal artificial ingredients for authentic low-carb and healthier meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg