Low Carb BBQ Chicken
Satisfy your barbecue cravings without breaking your low-carb goals with this mouthwatering Low Carb BBQ Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, then seared to golden perfection before being baked with a generous layer of low-carb BBQ sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, including prep and cook time, this dish is the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley for a colorful finish, it’s ideal for a wholesome dinner or a quick crowd-pleaser at your next gathering. Keto-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with protein, this recipe is a delicious, healthy twist on classic BBQ chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup low carb BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Remove the skillet from heat and brush the chicken generously with low carb BBQ sauce.
Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 965 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 488 mg | 10% | |
*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.
