Low Carb Hunters Chicken: Homemade Ketchup / BBQ Sauce!

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains moisture, while vinegar adds acidity.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is often more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Add chicken thighs to the skillet and brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes each side.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Add butter to the skillet, then add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrots; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.

Pour in white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.

Add chicken broth, thyme, bay leaves, and return chicken to the skillet.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken and keep warm; increase heat to reduce sauce for 5-10 minutes if needed.

Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Serve chicken with the sauce spooned over the top.

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