Quick BBQ Chicken Skillet (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1 teaspoon olive oil

02 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

03 - 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

04 - ⅓ cup lower carb BBQ sauce

05 - ½ cup shredded cheese

06 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown.

02 - Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them in the skillet with the onions. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 10 minutes total), turning occasionally for even cooking.

03 - Once chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the skillet. Stir in the lower carb BBQ sauce, making sure all the chicken is evenly coated.

04 - Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken mixture. Cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - For best flavor, allow the onions to brown well and make sure to get some good caramelization on the chicken before shredding.

02 - You can add sliced mushrooms when cooking the onions for extra flavor and nutrition.

03 - Be sure to choose a lower sugar BBQ sauce to keep this dish truly low carb and diabetic-friendly.

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