Atkins Diet Recipes: Buffalo Wings (IF)

These wings are some of the best reasons to go on the Atkins Diet. They are completely legal for all phases of the diet and absolutely delicious. The Diet Coke is a unique ingredient, but it really does the trick. I think by adding the wings to the simmering sauce, the collagen helps thicken the sauce as well. Ingredients 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded 1 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce (Franks Hot Sauce recommended) www.amazon.com 1 can Diet Coke with Splenda 1 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste 1/2 tsp Thyme 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 TBS Dried Chopped Onions Instructions: * Cut the wings into pieces. * Mix other ingredients into large pot and start simmering. * Add wings to pot to give flavor * Heat Oil to 350-375F degrees * Add wings to fryer and cook until done (12-14 minutes) * Add wings back to Buffalo sauce and coat thoroughly (IF = Induction Friendly)

Atkins Diet Recipes: Best Low Carb BBQ Sauce

***Join the Atkins Diet Video Facebook fan page -bit.ly & My Low Carb Blog - www.atkinsdietgeek.com *** In partnership with FaveDiets ( http ) recipe site, I have been mourning the loss of all good low carb BBQ sauces, and the remainder commercial ones haven't met any of my expectations for a rich, thick sauce. I went allrecipes.com and tried a few of them there -- converting them to low carb. I came up with one that met all my requirements, and it worked great for my New Year's Eve appetizer and slow cooked BBQ ribs. Low Carb BBQ Sauce (derived from Big Al's KC Bar-BQ Sauce Recipe - Allrecipes.com) Ingredients * 1 cup Low Carb Ketchup (either Heinz or Linda's "Better Than Heinz" Recipe - www.genaw.com * 1 cup tomato sauce * 1/2 cup Splenda or liquid equivalent (preferred) * 1/2 cup vinegar * 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses * 2 teaspoons liquid smoke * 1 tablespoons butter * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/4 teaspoon onion powder * 1/2 teaspoon paprika * Dash of chili powder * Dash ground cinnamon * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Makes ~3 Cups of BBQ (approximately 48 1TBS Servings at 2g net carbs per Tablespoons) Directions 1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the ketchup, tomato sauce, sucralose, white vinegar, molasses, liquid smoke and butter. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper. 2. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for up to 20 minutes ...