Description
Savor the flavors of summer with this Keto BBQ Chicken recipe, a perfect choice for grilling enthusiasts and health-conscious diners alike. This dish showcases juicy chicken with crispy skin, enhanced by a two-stage basting method that creates a rich, caramelized sugar-free barbecue sauce. Ideal for any occasion—from backyard barbecues to cozy family dinners—this low-carb delight is easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy more time outdoors while serving up a meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds chicken (thighs, legs, or breasts, skin on)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a single layer on a baking tray.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Grill the chicken skin-side down for 10-15 minutes until browned. Flip and baste with BBQ sauce; grill for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Baste again, cook for another 5 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F before removing from grill.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg