Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup low-carb BBQ sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet with the onions. Cover and cook on medium-low for 2–3 minutes.
- Uncover and continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 10 more minutes.
- Shred the chicken directly in the skillet using two forks.
- Stir in the BBQ sauce until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use bone-in chicken thighs if preferred, but increase cooking time.
Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or jalapeños for variation.
Can be served over cauliflower rice, lettuce wraps, or low-carb tortillas.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze without cheese for up to 2 months.
Reheat on stovetop or microwave until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg