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A close-up of golden-brown chicken thighs glazed with spicy, herb-infused sauce in a skillet. This keto chicken thigh skillet dinner features visible herbs and a glossy finish, nestled in thick red sauce for an irresistible touch.
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Easy One Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs

Delicious and simple year round favorite, these Easy One Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs are a huge family favorite, great for picky eaters and those on low carb or keto diets, and are super simple, bursting with bbq flavor and crispy chicken thighs, in just one pan!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chicken Thighs
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, bbq main, chicken, chicken thigh, dinner, poltry
Servings: 6
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large, heavy pan, add olive oil and heat until shimmery.
  • While oil is heating, sprinkle chicken with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken to pan and let crisp on each side, about 6 minutes per side.
  • Flip 2-3 times until chicken has reached internal temperature of 150 degrees internal temperature and is lovely golden brown on the outside.
  • Add chicken stock to pan and let reduce until chicken has reached internal temperature of 150 degrees.
  • Stir in bbq sauce and toss chicken in sauce, let cook down until chicken has reached 165 degrees internally when thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of meat (careful - don't hit the bone or the pan!)
  • Serve immediately with salad, rice, vegetables, or in a sandwich or a wrap - or save for a delicious easy-to-heat lunch!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 547mg | Sugar: 8g

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