BBQ Chicken Nachos

By Kenneth Cadieux · Updated 2026-07-08 · Bariatric BiteSized Meals

BBQ Chicken Nachos is a bariatric-friendly, portion-controlled main course built for life after weight loss surgery. This bbq chicken nachos recipe supports gastric sleeve (VSG), gastric bypass, and GLP-1 patients with high-protein, low-volume portions that satisfy without overfilling a post-op stomach.

Ingredients

• 1 Diced .Onion
• 5 Diced Garlic Cloves
• 1⁄3 Cup soy sauce
• 2 Rotisserie Chicken Breats
• 2/3 Bottle of Sticky Fingers BBQ Sauce
• 1/3 Bag of Tostitos Tortilla Chips
• 1/2 Cup of Mexican Cheese
• 1 Diced Scallion

Directions

Step 1:

First we start by sautéing an onion and adding some soy sauce- seriously these onions are like candy-

Step 2:

Next well add some chopped garlic, some diced chicken breast smothering all of that in some sticky fingers BBQ sauce

Step 3:

Here's everything cooked together

Step 4:

The key to nachos is presentation- put a small cup in the middle of your plate and start throwing down some scoops- top with some cheese and let that melt in the over for about 12 minutes at 385-

Step 5:

Now let’s put it all together- add your chicken in the center, garnish with some bacon bits and green onion and holy moly- you’ve got a plate of nachos Made by a king- for the whole family

Bariatric Portion & Prep Tips

Protein-first eating drives success after bariatric surgery. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery recommends prioritizing protein at every meal and stopping at the first sign of fullness. Prepping bbq chicken nachos in a BariBowl portion-control container keeps servings post-op sized automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this BBQ Chicken Nachos recipe bariatric-friendly?

Yes — this bbq chicken nachos recipe is portion-controlled and protein-forward, designed for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric band patients.

Can I eat bbq chicken nachos after gastric sleeve surgery?

Once your surgeon clears you for the soft or regular food phase, portion-controlled bbq chicken nachos fits well into a post-op bariatric diet.

How should I portion bbq chicken nachos after weight loss surgery?

Start with a half-cup serving, eat slowly, and stop at the first sign of fullness — a portion-control container like the BariBowl makes this automatic.

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