Low Carb BBQ Chicken Thighs
Low carb bbq chicken thighs make a delicious entree ready in about 30 minutes. Serve this diabetic friendly bbq bowl over sautéed peppers and onions for a satisfying meal the whole family will love!
Servings: 4
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup lower carb BBQ sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onions and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Salt and pepper thighs then place in skillet with onions. Cover and cook on medium/low 2-3 minutes. Uncover and cook until chicken temp reaches 165 degrees F- about 10 minutes.
- Using 2 forks, shred chicken then stir in BBQ sauce. Top with cheese and cover 1-2 minutes to melt cheese
Notes
Pro Tips
- Slice onion thinly for best results. Saute until brown for best flavor.
- Add a few mushrooms if you like.
- Allow chicken to brown for best flavor.
- Choose a lower sugar bbq sauce to keep carb counts in line.
- Add a sprinkle of cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 288mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1.1mg
