Low Carb Sesame Chicken Thighs

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🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Sprinkle herbamere seasoning on both sides of 5 chicken thighs.

In a large bowl, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar-free pancake mix or maple syrup to the bowl.

Pour in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic to the mixture.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.

Set aside 1 tablespoon of the sauce for later use.

Coat the chicken thighs in the sauce mixture and marinate in the fridge for about 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven and set it to broil on low.

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in a baking dish.

Broil the chicken thighs in the oven about 6 inches from the broiler for 6-7 minutes with the door slightly ajar.

After 8 minutes, turn the chicken thighs over and switch the broiler to high.

Broil the other side for about 5 minutes.

Move the chicken to the lower rack and continue broiling on high for another 10 minutes, checking regularly.

Turn the chicken thighs skin-side up again and brush the reserved sauce on top.

Broil for an additional 5 minutes before removing from the oven.

Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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