High Protein Hunter's Chicken
Discover the ultimate comfort food makeover with this flavorful and guilt-free **High Protein Hunter's Chicken** recipe! This dish features succulent, lean chicken breasts wrapped in smoky bacon, smothered in a rich homemade tomato and barbecue sauce, and topped with gooey low-fat cheddar cheese. Packed with high-quality protein and made with wholesome, simple ingredients, it's a lighter twist on the classic hunter’s chicken while still delivering bold, savory flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan dish is ready in under an hour and pairs beautifully with a crisp salad or steamed vegetables. Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this hearty and satisfying recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 6 slices smoked back bacon, trimmed of fat
- 100 grams low-fat cheddar cheese
- 200 ml barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 400 grams canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the canned chopped tomatoes, dried thyme, and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover each with a piece of cling film. Use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness of about 1 cm.
Wrap each chicken breast with 1-2 slices of the trimmed smoked back bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
In a baking dish, lay the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts side by side. Pour the thickened tomato sauce over the top, ensuring each breast is well coated.
Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken and tomato sauce.
Grate the low-fat cheddar cheese and sprinkle it generously over the top of each chicken breast.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven, discard any toothpicks, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with your choice of side, such as a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.4 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 908 mg | 303% | |
| Sodium | 9996 mg | 435% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.6 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.8 g | ||
| Protein | 365.9 g | 732% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1071 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3088 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
