Keto BBQ Chicken Bake

Keto BBQ Chicken Bake is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy, low-carb barbecue sauce, all topped with melted cheese. It's a perfect comfort food option that fits seamlessly into a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts - 500 grams
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• 1/2 cup sugar-free barbecue sauce - 120 grams
• 1 tablespoon olive oil - 15 ml
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 5 grams
• 1 teaspoon onion powder - 5 grams
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika - 2 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
4. Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish. Pour the sugar-free barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the barbecue sauce-covered chicken.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 50 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 130 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which helps in muscle building and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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