Tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful, this Low Fat Baked BBQ Chicken is the perfect guilt-free comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Featuring boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper, this dish is baked to perfection with the added moisture of low-sodium chicken broth. The star of the recipe is the low-fat BBQ sauce, brushed on during the final baking stage to create a tangy, caramelized finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this healthy baked chicken option is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with roasted veggies, rice, or a crisp salad. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, and enjoy a deliciously wholesome meal thatβs low in fat but high in flavor. Perfect for anyone seeking quick dinner ideas or healthy chicken recipes.
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken breasts. It should come about a third of the way up the sides of the chicken.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and generously brush each chicken breast with the low-fat BBQ sauce.
Return the baking dish, uncovered, to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165Β°F (75Β°C) and the sauce is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve with your choice of sides.
Calories |
1417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2731 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.5 g | ||
| Protein | 220.6 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2222 mg | 47% | |
*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.