Description
Indulge in the sweet and smoky flavors of Honey BBQ Baked Chicken. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a sticky, caramelized glaze that transforms any meal into a celebration. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but will also impress your guests. Get ready for compliments as the aroma fills your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, BBQ sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour sauce over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- For added caramelization, broil on high for an additional 3-5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- 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 (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg