Easy Low Carb BBQ Chicken Bowl
A quick and easy stovetop meal featuring shredded chicken thighs with tangy BBQ sauce, sweet sautéed onions, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup low-carb BBQ sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby Jack)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and add the thinly sliced onions. Cook until golden.
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Nestle them into the skillet with the onions.
- Cover the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking until browned and reaching 165°F, about 10 minutes total.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the skillet, then pour in the BBQ sauce and stir to coat.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken and cover to melt for 1 to 2 minutes.
Notes
Swap olive oil for avocado oil for a higher smoke point. Pre-shred cheese to speed up assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/low-carb-bbq-chicken-bowl/