Pulled BBQ Chicken
Potato Skins Recipe
Need a snack for game time? Love finger food? Give this BBQ chicken potato skin recipe a try for a high protein spin on the delicious potato skin!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs small dutch potatoes
- 1 lb (raw weight) chicken breast
- ½ cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Line a baking sheet with foil
Rinse potatoes and pierce with a fork
Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour or until tender
While potatoes are cooking, boil chicken for about 8-10 minutes or until cooked through
When chicken is done, shred it by using 2 forks
Toss the chicken with the BBQ sauce and set aside
When potatoes are done, remove from the oven and allow to cool enough to handle
Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the middle, leaving a small bit of potato along the sides
Evenly divide the pulled BBQ chicken among the potatoes
Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese
Return to the oven and bake an additional 20 minutes or until cheese is melted
Finish off with extra BBQ sauce, if desired
Notes:
*You can swap the chicken breast and cheese for your favorite vegan or vegetarian friendly protein choice.
**Please note that the macronutrients calculated below are using 1lb of potatoes including the center. The actual carb count will be less depending on the amount of center potato you remove.
Serving Suggestions
Makes 4 Servings