Keto Pineapple BBQ Chicken
A sweet and smoky low-carb twist on a summer classic — this Keto Pineapple BBQ Chicken is sticky, tangy, and perfectly grilled without all the sugar.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless (skinless chicken thighs or breasts)
- ½ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce (like Primal Kitchen or G Hughes)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened pineapple juice or 2 tbsp finely crushed pineapple
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional
- fresh cilantro or green onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Brush or pour half the BBQ mixture over the chicken.
- Lower heat and cook another 10–12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- Add remaining sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and sticky.
- Garnish with cilantro or green onions and serve hot.