Cheesy Bacon BBQ Chicken
If you like easy dinners where the about of work is disproportionate to the taste, you are going to love this Cheesy Barbecue Chicken!
Servings 8
Calories 484kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt of choice
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any high heat oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- ¼ cup BBQ Sauce
- 7 ounces sliced cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and fresh ground pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts. Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove from the heat and carefully spread the BBQ sauce over the chicken. Top with the cheese slices and bacon.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken registers 160° F with an instant-read thermometer.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg