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 |
974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 2765 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 135.8 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1541 mg | 33% | |
*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.
