BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
These BBQ Chicken Sandwiches serve up 72g protein and 500 calories per portion across 5 slow-cooker batches. Hands-off cooking during quick prep means you can focus on training while macros build themselves. Equal protein and lower calories make this option efficient for cutting phases or higher-volume training blocks.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 BBQ Sauce(300g)
Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.
- •1 Yellow Onion(150g)
- •10 Sola Bagels, Protein(1080g)
Instructions
- 1Add chicken, bbq sauce, and onion to crockpot.
- 2Cook on high for 3 hours.
- 3Shred chicken.
- 4Cook for 1 more hour.
- 5Weigh empty bowl, then add chicken and weigh again. Subtract bowl weight from total weight and divide by 5 to get portion size.
- 6When ready to eat, toast 2 Sola protein bagels, weigh out 10.2 ounces of chicken.
- 7Reheat for 60 seconds and make sandwiches.
Nutrition — Per Serving
500
calories
72g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 60g
5 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does BBQ Chicken Sandwiches have per serving?
Each serving contains 72g of protein and 500 calories with 11g fat and 60g carbs. This provides high protein with enough carbs to support glycogen replenishment post-workout.
How long does BBQ Chicken Sandwiches take to prep?
Slow cooker method with 5 servings batched at once, meaning minimal active work for 2-3 days of ready-to-eat lunches or dinners.
Is BBQ Chicken Sandwiches good for muscle gain?
At 72g protein and 500 calories per serving, this recipe prioritizes protein intake for muscle gain while keeping calories controlled. The carbohydrate content supports training performance and recovery.
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