BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken
BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken provides 48g protein and 460 calories per serving — a solid mid-range protein dose with minimal prep. Four servings batch on the stovetop quickly, making this a reliable option for hitting 40-50g protein per meal. Works across multiple meal types without requiring recipe variation.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(590g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- •BBQ Sauce(60g)
Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.
- •Cheddar Cheese(240g)
- •Yellow Onion(60g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400ºF. If your chicken breasts are very thick or uneven in thickness, use a mallet or rolling pin to first pound them out to a more even thickness. Slice the chicken breasts in half, so you have four pieces.
- 2Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel, then sprinkle the seasoning mix over both sides of each piece of chicken.
- 3Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a baking dish, then spoon 1 Tbsp BBQ sauce over top of each piece, spreading it from edge to edge to cover the chicken.
- 4Bake the chicken in the preheated 400ºF oven for about 18 minutes (less for smaller or thinner pieces).
- 5Remove the chicken from the oven and top each piece with shredded cheddar. Return the chicken to the oven and continue baking for five minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- 6After baking the chicken, let the chicken rest for five minutes, then top with diced red onion and chopped cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
460
calories
48g
protein
24g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 12.2g
- Sodium
- 621 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.3g
4 servings per batch · ~255g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 48g of protein and 460 calories with 24g fat and 11g carbs. This is a high-protein, low-carb option ideal for controlled eating.
How long does BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken take to make?
Quick prep on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch allows you to prepare multiple meals in one cooking session.
Is BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken good for fat loss?
At 460 calories and 48g protein per serving with only 11g carbs, this recipe is well-suited for fat loss phases where protein intake needs to stay high on a calorie deficit. The low carb count preserves calories for other meals.
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