Description
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!
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
1. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onions and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Salt and pepper the chicken thighs, then place them in the skillet with the onions. Cover and cook on medium-low for 2–3 minutes.
3. Uncover and continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 10 minutes.
4. Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken in the pan.
5. Stir in the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
6. Top with shredded cheese and cover for 1–2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
7. Serve hot, optionally over sautéed peppers and onions for a full low-carb meal.
Notes
Slice onion thinly and sauté until browned for the best flavor.
Allow the chicken to brown slightly before shredding for deeper flavor.
Choose a low sugar or no sugar BBQ sauce to keep carb counts low.
Add mushrooms, sautéed peppers, or even zucchini to boost veggie content.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated for meal prep or lunch bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 285mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 83mg