High-Protein BBQ Chicken Loaded Potatoes Meal Prep – Crispy, Cheesy & Delicious!
Enjoy these high-protein BBQ chicken loaded potatoes with crispy air-fried potatoes and melted mozzarella cheese. A delicious, budget-friendly meal perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
BBQ Chicken Loaded Potatoes
Ingredients
Chicken
- 22.5 ml Olive Oil
- 900 g Chicken Breast Diced
- 8 g Onion Powder
- 8 g Smoked Paprika
- 2 g Dried Oregano
- 2 g Dried Thyme
- 6 Garlic Cloves Grated
- 125 g BBQ Sauce
- Salt & Pepper
Potatoes
- 22.5 ml Olive Oil
- 900 g All Rounder Potatoes Diced
- 8 g Onion Powder
- 8 g Garlic Powder
- 8 g Smoked Paprika
- 2 g Dried Oregano
- 2 g Dried Thyme
- Salt & Pepper
Toppings
- 150 g Mozzarella Cheese Grated
- Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped
Method
- Preheat the oven or air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, add all of the chicken ingredients, except the oil and BBQ sauce, and mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl, add all the potato ingredients and combine.
- Spread the potatoes onto the lined baking tray and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and crispy. For the air fryer, cook for 20–22 minutes.
- Add the olive oil to a pan over high heat and sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Work in batches if needed. Add the BBQ sauce and mix well. Cook for a further minute.
- Add the cooked potatoes to the pan and mix to combine. Sprinkle over the cheese, cover with a lid, and let melt for 1–2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Portion into 5 x 750ml meal prep containers. Garnish with a drizzle of your favourite sauce and flat-leaf parsley.
Chef's Tips
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the tray, as written — crowding traps steam and stops them from crisping properly.Sear the chicken in batches if your pan isn't large enough, as written — overcrowding drops the pan's temperature and steams the chicken instead of browning it.Cover with a lid to melt the cheese rather than returning it to the oven, as written — it traps heat for a quick, even melt without drying out the potatoes underneath.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months, in an airtight container.To reheat, warm in a hot oven or air fryer for 6–8 minutes to bring back some crispness to the potatoes, or microwave for 2–3 minutes if you're short on time. Thaw frozen portions in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving 400gCalories 620kcalCarbohydrates 58gProtein 59gFat 20gSaturated Fat 7gPolyunsaturated Fat 6gMonounsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 151mgSodium 532mgPotassium 1831mgFiber 22gSugar 10gVitamin A 1200IUVitamin C 45mgCalcium 980mgIron 7mg
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
BBQ Chicken Loaded Potatoes Storage Instructions
Refrigerator
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer
Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
BBQ Chicken Loaded Potatoes Reheating Instructions
Oven/Air Fryer
Reheat at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until hot and crispy.
Microwave
Heat in 30-second intervals until warmed through, though texture may be softer.
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Great recipe!
Just one questions, after inputting the ingredients into my calories calculator both the Carbs and the Protein come up to 10g less than stated. While the carbs are probably the result of me using sugar free bbq sauce I cant see where did I miss the protein.
Brands of produce, where you are in the world and what platform you used to calculate your macros are the main factors in this. I use MyFitnessPal to calculate and do so at least 3 times to ensure everything is as accurate as possible.
I just made this for my lunch during the week and I tried a little better putting it away and let me tell you its very tasty and i had to stop eating it or i wont have lunch for the week. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe. I will be making it again.
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for making it
can I use any sauce of my choice other than bbq?
Definitley