Description
These tender and juicy Honey Garlic Chicken thighs have the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. They are sugar-free and keto-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on)
- 1/3 cup sugar-free keto honey
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step: Add the salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Step: Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add in the butter and olive oil. Once the pan is hot, add in the chicken, skin side down.
- Step: Cook for 5-6 minutes or until there is a good sear on the skin, then flip them over and cook another 5-6 minutes.
- Step: Remove the chicken from the pan and add in the garlic. Sauté for about 20 seconds, but don’t allow it to brown.
- Step: Add in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up the brown bits of flavor.
- Step: In a small mixing bowl, add the honey, liquid aminos, sesame oil and rice vinegar, then whisk until well combined.
- Step: Add the chicken back into the pan, and pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Step: Continue cooking the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, when checked with a meat thermometer. Be sure to baste the chicken a few times as it’s cooking. Serve with a garnish of optional sesame seeds.
Notes
Freezing is not recommended as it may affect the crispy texture of the skin. If needed, store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: keto, chicken, honey garlic, sugar-free, low carb