Low Carb BBQ Chicken Thighs
Delicious low-carb BBQ chicken thighs with zesty barbecue sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup lower carb BBQ sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are soft.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet with the onions.
- Cover the skillet and cook on medium/low heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Uncover the skillet and continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, roughly about 10 minutes.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken in the skillet and stir in the barbecue sauce.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover for 1-2 minutes to let the cheese melt.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs for a few hours before cooking. You can also add veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for more nutrition.
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