Description
Succulent low-carb BBQ chicken thighs glazed with smoky, tangy sauce, perfect for your weekend meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup low-carb BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 350°F.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs, ensuring an even coating.
- Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the chicken thighs and brush on the low-carb BBQ sauce generously.
- Close the lid and continue to grill for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Take the thighs off the grill and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any additional BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Marinating the chicken beforehand enhances the flavors and can reduce cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg