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Chicken breast is perhaps the most popular bodybuilding staple of all time for a few good reasons: It provides plenty of muscle-building protein; it’s almost totally lean; it’s effortless to prepare; and it’s fine to eat hot or cold. Despite all it has in its favor, though, chicken breast can become almost unbearably boring over time- and boredom can find you reaching for all sorts of unhealthy options. This southwestern-style BBQ chicken breast will stave off boredom with flavor to spare. It features my own smoky seasoning, and still retains versatility–enjoy it as is, or get creative and add some corn, jalapenos, or salsa.
Enjoy!
You Will Need:
Utensils
- Kitchen knife
- Cutting board
- Large bowl
- Gas or charcoal grill or large saute pan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breast
- 1/2 – 1 oz Smokey Rotisserie Seasoning (Irvine Spice Blend)
- 2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Combine chicken, seasoning, chopped garlic, BBQ sauce, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bow. Mix and coat chicken well.
- Cover chicken and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook on a hot grill or in a saute pan until chicken is no longer pink.
- Serve with a steamed vegetable like broccoli.
Quick Tip
Shred the leftover chicken and enjoy as a taco, sandwich, or omelet filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories – 305
Protein – 35 g
Carbs – 4 g
Fats – 4 g
BBQ Chicken Southwestern-Style - By Chef Robert Irvine
