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Low Carb BBQ Chicken Thighs

A delicious low-carb dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked with zesty BBQ sauce and topped with melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tsp olive oil For cooking
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced Adds flavor and sweetness
  • 5 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs Main protein of the dish
  • ⅓ cup lower carb BBQ sauce Choose a low-carb option
  • ½ cup shredded cheese Cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack recommended

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet with the onions.
  4. Cover the skillet and cook on medium-low for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Uncover and continue to cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
  6. Using two forks, shred the chicken in the skillet, then stir in the BBQ sauce.
  7. Top with shredded cheese and cover for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the BBQ sauce for a few hours before cooking. You can serve with low-carb vegetables or on a low-carb tortilla.