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Keto Monterey Chicken in a black serving dish.
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5 from 8 votes

Keto Monterey Chicken for 1

Moist, juicy, and loaded with flavor, keto Monterey Chicken for 1 is the perfect recipe for single keto dieters!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto BBQ chicken, keto chicken recipe, keto Monterey chicken, low-carb chicken dinner
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 565kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar free BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese
  • 1 slice bacon
  • 1 green onion
  • 2 tablespoons diced tomato

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper then heat a small skillet and add some oil. Brown the chicken, about 2-3 minutes per side, to add some color but don't worry about cooking it through.
  • Top the chicken with the BBQ sauce and cheese. Finish cooking it in a preheated 375-F oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165-F on a digital thermometer.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain and set the bacon aside.
  • When the chicken is cooked, sprinkle the bacon, green onion, and tomato on top. Pop the chicken under the broiler for just a minute or two to warm the tomato and onion up.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Card Tips

  • Finish it under the broiler after the toppings go on. That's what gives you crisp bacon and browned cheese instead of a soft top.
  • Check the label on your BBQ sauce before you buy it. "Sugar-free" doesn't always mean genuinely low-carb.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 1031mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 2g