Best 9 Lip Smackin Bar B Q Chicken Bake Lighter Recipes

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Craving a delectable lip-smacking barbecue chicken bake without compromising on health? Look no further! This article presents the ultimate guide to creating a lighter version of this classic dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a mouthwatering blend of tender chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, and a symphony of aromatic spices, all while keeping it guilt-free. Discover the secrets to achieving perfect texture, rich flavors, and a healthier take on this beloved comfort food. Whether you prefer a crispy crust or a moist, fall-off-the-bone chicken, we've got you covered. Let's embark on a culinary journey to create a scrumptious and satisfying barbecue chicken bake that's lighter, healthier, and sure to leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LIP-SMACKIN' BAR-B-Q CHICKEN BAKE (COOKING FOR 2)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Create a lip-smackin' chicken dish using barbecue sauce and cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1 tablespoon water
1 egg white or 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product
1/2 cup cut-up cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg white; spread in bottom of pan.
  • In small microwavable bowl, mix chicken and barbecue sauce. Microwave on High 1 minute; stir. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until golden brown; loosen from side of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

LIP-SMACKIN' BAR-B-Q CHICKEN BAKE



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Keep the ingredients for this recipe on hand so you'll be ready to wing it for dinner any night.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch pie pan or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg. Spread in bottom and 1/2 inch up side of pan; sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring occasionally, until white on outside; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat just until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edge is dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese melts; loosen from side of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g

LIP-SMACKIN' BBQ CHICKEN



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The kids always say "prepare to lick your lips" when we have friends over for barbecue chicken. I'm proud of this dish, the first recipe I ever created. -Sue Thomas, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups ketchup
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 pounds assorted bone-in chicken pieces

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove half of the sauce; reserve for brushing chicken. Keep remaining sauce warm for serving., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 25-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved sauce during the last 10 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

LIP-SMACKIN' BAR-B-Q CHICKEN BAKE (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Chicken breasts make a lip-smackin' barbecue flavored dinner bake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch pie pan or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg. Spread in bottom of pan; sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring occasionally, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat just until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edge is dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese melts; loosen from side of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

LIP-SMACKIN BAR-B-Q CHICKEN BAKE (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Chicken breasts make a lip-smackin' barbecue flavored dinner bake.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¾ cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 9-inch pie pan or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg. Spread in bottom of pan; sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring occasionally, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat just until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edge is dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese melts; loosen from side of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 684.6 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

LIP-SMACKIN BAR-B-Q CHICKEN BAKE (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Chicken breasts make a lip-smackin' barbecue flavored dinner bake.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¾ cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 9-inch pie pan or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg. Spread in bottom of pan; sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring occasionally, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat just until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edge is dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese melts; loosen from side of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 684.6 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

LIP-SMACKIN BAR-B-Q CHICKEN BAKE (LIGHTER RECIPE)



Lip-Smackin Bar-B-Q Chicken Bake (lighter recipe) image

Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Chicken breasts make a lip-smackin' barbecue flavored dinner bake.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¾ cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 9-inch pie pan or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg. Spread in bottom of pan; sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring occasionally, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat just until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edge is dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese melts; loosen from side of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 684.6 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

LIP-SMACKIN BAR-B-Q CHICKEN BAKE (LIGHTER RECIPE)



Lip-Smackin Bar-B-Q Chicken Bake (lighter recipe) image

Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Chicken breasts make a lip-smackin' barbecue flavored dinner bake.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¾ cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 9-inch pie pan or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg. Spread in bottom of pan; sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring occasionally, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat just until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edge is dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese melts; loosen from side of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 684.6 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

LIP SMACKIN' SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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Now this is chicken! You can almost smell the aroma coming from the kitchen now!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup soy sauce
7 cups hot water
2 teaspoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep 12-inch skillet over low heat 5 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper; place in hot skillet. Cover chicken with yellow and green onions.
  • Cook chicken over medium heat 10 minutes; turn chicken. Cook 10 minutes longer or until golden. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes longer. Turn; cook 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Place in large pot (Dutch oven); set aside.
  • Continue heating skillet over low heat. Stir together flour, 1/3 cup of the soy sauce and 4 cups of the hot water in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until smooth.
  • Cook flour mixture in hot skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk or fork, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in remaining water, 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining 1/3 cup soy sauce, the onion powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pour gravy over chicken in large pot. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (Gravy may stick to pot.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2330 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner option. If you prefer dark meat, use chicken thighs. For extra flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces.
  • Make your own BBQ sauce: It's easy to make your own BBQ sauce at home with a few simple ingredients. This way, you can control the sweetness, smokiness, and spiciness of the sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't just stick to onions and peppers. Try adding other vegetables like zucchini, squash, carrots, or corn. This will add more flavor and nutrients to your dish.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked through before serving. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken just until it is cooked through.
  • Let the chicken rest: After cooking the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Baked barbecue chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your baked barbecue chicken turns out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give baked barbecue chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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