Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Ingredients

Chicken:

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, pounded to ½” thickness
Salt & black pepper
2 tbsp avocado oil

Honey butter sauce:

4 tbsp unsalted butter (you love buttery richness!)
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp sugar-free honey substitute (e.g., Lakanto Golden or monk fruit blend—you love blood sugar friendly!)
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos (you love low-sodium options!)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional—you love subtle heat!)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For serving:

Extra parsley
Sesame seeds
Optional sides:
→ Cauliflower rice or mashed potatoes (low-carb—you love this!)
→ Steamed broccoli or green beans

Instructions

1. Sear chicken:

Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.

2. Make sauce:

In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown!).
Whisk in sugar-free honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Finish & serve:

Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over. Simmer 1–2 minutes to warm through. Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds. Serve with your favorite base.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—they stay juicier than breasts during cooking.
✅ Don’t burn the garlic—it turns bitter! Keep heat at medium.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use coconut aminos + skip added salt
→ Boost umami with extra garlic and vinegar
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free honey = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 5g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <6g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra butter + 1 tbsp olive oil
✅ Make ahead:
→ Cook chicken and chop herbs 1 day ahead
→ Assemble just before serving for best texture

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