Satisfy your BBQ cravings with our mouthwatering Keto BBQ Chicken Bake recipe! This dish is an absolute game-changer for busy weeknights—it's quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Plus, it's low-carb, making it a win-win for your health goals. Prepare yourself for an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

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- What to serve with Keto BBQ Chicken?
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Preparation and cooking overview
This keto barbecue chicken is a breeze to prepare. Simply coat the chicken breasts in the BBQ sauce, place them in a baking dish, and bake. Then, top with cheese, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños, and set the oven to broil. And voila! In just 35 minutes, this tasty chicken dish is ready to serve.
Chef's note
Get creative with keto-friendly marinades, explore diverse low-carb vegetables, and try your homemade keto BBQ sauce with this chicken recipe. Amp up the heat by adding some cayenne pepper or a pinch of chili flakes to the BBQ sauce.
🥘 Ingredients for this keto bbq chicken recipe
Ingredient substitutions
You can use the following substitutes for some ingredients in this recipe.
Additional ingredients
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Cooking tools required
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How to make Keto BBQ Chicken: step-by-step guide
Cooking method
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the required ingredients for the recipe.
- Thaw the chicken breasts overnight if frozen and pat them with a paper towel.
- Dice the green bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion.
- Mince the cilantro for the final garnish.
- Shred or grate the Monterey Jack cheese.
Cooking instructions
- Preheat the oven the 375°F (190°).
- Place the BBQ sauce in a 10" or larger cast iron skillet and arrange the chicken breasts in the sauce in a single layer. Spoon some of the sauce over the tops of the chicken to cover completely. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and turn over to broil. Top the chicken with the cheese, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños. Return to the oven and broil for 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Top with cilantro before serving.
Chef's pro tip
Want to make sure your chicken isn't dry? Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Make sure the meat is juicy by cooking it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Don't forget to let it rest for a few minutes, as the residual heat keeps cooking.

What to serve with Keto BBQ Chicken?
This baked chicken recipe pairs well with a variety of delicious sides. Here are a few ideas to complement your meal:
How to make it healthier
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions
Reheating instructions
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our lip-smacking Keto BBQ Chicken is a flavor explosion that will make your taste buds do a happy dance! This is a super easy weeknight meal that's low-carb, gluten-free, and totally delicious to cure your BBQ craving! If you're really in the barbecue spirit, this chicken recipe is the one you should make. Savor every bite and embrace the BBQ bliss that awaits you. Enjoy, and happy feasting!
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📖 Recipe

Keto BBQ Chicken Bake
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz bottle Keto-friendly BBQ sauce
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- ½ cup pickled jalapenos
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven the 375° F (190°).
- Place the BBQ sauce in a 10" or larger cast iron skillet and arrange the chicken breasts in the sauce in a single layer. Spoon some of the sauce over the tops of the chicken to cover completely. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and turn over to broil. Top the chicken with the cheese, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños. Return to the oven and broil for 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Top with cilantro before serving.
Lisa says
That looks delicious!
Jen says
Hi, what cheese can I substitute for Monterey Jack seeing I don't like that cheese?
Cast Iron Keto says
Smoked gouda or smoked mozzarella would be delicious in this!
tina willis says
is this precooked chicken? 25 minutes seems like a short bake time for chicken breast.
Cast Iron Keto says
Nope, not pre-cooked. 25 minutes + the 5 minutes of broil time works perfectly for normal-sized chicken breasts but do always use a thermometer to check the temperature making sure it gets to 165° F.
Joe Paci says
I made this tonight and used diced jalapeños from a jar and diced red peppers instead of green. This bake was DELICIOUS!!! My only other suggestion, and I'll do this myself next time is to pound the chicken breasts 1st. The normal thickness of the chicken breast was too much.