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“I threw this recipe together one night when I had two chicken breasts to use up. After adding french-fried onions and baked-on barbecue sauce, I was thrilled with how moist and tasty it turned out. My husband was, too!” Jane Holey - Clayton, Michigan
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Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half equals 286 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 97 mg cholesterol, 498 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 36 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
Originally published as Crunchy Onion Barbecue Chicken in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010, p53
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Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2013 by rudylenak
NO good for me
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2013 by susan ritter
I've made this several times - didn't change a thing and love it!
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2012 by mamamissy
I was not prepared for how delicious this was going to be. Will be making this all the time!
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2012 by hvedaa
My dad is fussy and he LOVES this!
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2012 by lpeters86
I honestly cannot believe how amazing this recipe is! So simple, inexpensive and quick! The French-fried onions and barbecue sauce create a carmelized sauce that is unique and tasty! I will definitely make this again.
Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2012 by mrsmabutler
This is one of my favorites! It is easy to make, very flavorful and extremely moist! I use tenders instead of large breasts and this makes it even easier!
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by silly girl
I rated this 3 stars because my husband liked it. My children and I did not. The tastes together were weird to me..maybe because i used honey bbq sauce?? It also took an hour to cook..but they were big breasts...since I usually eat the leftovers being a stay at home mom, I prob. won' t make it again.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2011 by Sally Miner
This was a big hit with my husband and me. In fact making it again tonight for dinner.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2011 by shessuchariot
I made this chicken for my 2nd time tonight & it is absolutely wonderful. My husband normally complains about the "healthy" food that I make, but he loved this...and didn't even know it was low in fat and calories. I always have a lb. of fresh parmesan on hand, so I grated my own & it came out delicious.
Reviewed on May. 25, 2011 by poodlebird
Easy and very good
Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by jcheorkee
Very easy for this non cooker to do. Used a sweet honey barbecue sauce with all other listed ingredients. Chicken was very tender, wife absolutely loved it. This one is definitely going into my dinner rotation. Can't wait to try other sauces / toppings!
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2010 by cathy1022
I made the receipe just as written which I always do the first time. It was excellent. It will stay in my rotation of five star dishes. Great recipe. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2010 by nickisix
A great casual dish to prepare for friends. An easy and tasty meal for your family.
Reviewed on May. 13, 2010 by bodzenski
delicious!!!
Reviewed on May. 12, 2010 by brusiusns
Love this recipe! Cut some up for my 10 month old son too and he loved it. Planning on using the leftovers in a barbeque chicken wrap.
Reviewed on May. 10, 2010 by mjlouk
Really easy, really good!
Reviewed on May. 09, 2010 by cstsang98
Wow, the chicken came out so moist and juicy! Just like the recipe stated!
Reviewed on May. 08, 2010 by pososkid
I wasn't sure how the ingredients would taste combined, but this was delicious and so moist!!!
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by wiscook
I put the chicken on the grill, but turning it was a problem, but turned out ok.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2010 by adamsclan
Quick and easy recipe. Even our granddaughter, who won't eat anything with barbecue sauce or onions, ate this.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by daisyshae99
I thought this was really tasty and my husband was in heaven. A while back they were advertising a recipe like this on tv and my husband was commenting on how good it looked. I cringed as I thought about how unhealthy it would be. Glad I found a way to make both of us happy!
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2010 by Kathyreyn
This chicken was very tasty, moist and easy to make. My family loved it!
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2010 by idiot54
easy, quick and delicious. fantastic.
Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2010 by smiles408
This recipe was a winner with my husband and me. I love that it's so quick and easy, and the chicken was really moist.
Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2010 by summitshadow
Wife and I tried this last night, very quick and easy for those busy nights, plus very light on the wallet.
Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2010 by tweenke1
The chicken turned out really moist! I breaded the chicken on both sides and cooked as directed. Will make again!
Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2010 by anncash
I will make this over and over. Easy and very good, definite a keeper! My husband loves it.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by huskraz
My daughter helped me make this, it was easy enough for her to read the recipe and do it. My family really loved it. The flavors work well together.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2010 by cheriwinkle
This is simple but delicious! I used Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce that I had on hand. I doubled the recipe for my needs and the lg. (6-oz) can onion rings was 2-2/3 cups. I dipped one side in crumbles, but there was leftovers which I sprinkled over the breasts on the pans. A hit and definite keeper!
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by lissakay_osu
Absolutely delicious! Even my sister who doesn't like BBQ sauce thought it was terrific.
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