Description
Baked BBQ Chicken is a delightful dish that fills your home with a mouthwatering aroma. This recipe features tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts coated in a rich barbecue sauce that caramelizes to perfection in the oven. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish promises to impress everyone at the table. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, it’s an easy meal that creates unforgettable memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder and smoked paprika; rub this mixture onto the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken to keep it moist.
- Pour BBQ sauce over each chicken breast until fully coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the sauce bubbles around the edges.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg