Sticky Garlic Fire Chicken – A Spicy Low Carb Keto Chicken Recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup offers a similar sweetness with lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often less salty.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is a more affordable option.

Mix together in a Ziploc bag brown sugar substitute, rice vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, spicy chili paste, and zero sugar ketchup.

Add 4 tablespoons of minced garlic to the bag.

Seal the bag and mix thoroughly to combine, then set aside.

Slice 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half.

Add the chicken to the marinade and mix to coat.

Place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to overnight.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and wipe off as much of the garlic as possible.

Reserve the marinade for later use.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a sauté pan on medium-high heat.

Add the chicken and let fry undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness.

Flip the chicken and repeat cooking.

Remove the chicken to a plate to rest.

Reduce the heat to medium and deglaze the pan by adding the reserved marinade.

Let come to a boil for a minute.

Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and mix to combine.

Return the chicken to the pan and flip several times to coat as it heats through.

Plate warm and enjoy.

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