Description
Baked BBQ Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings the delicious taste of summer right to your table, no matter the season. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a tangy barbecue sauce and baked to perfection, creating a sticky glaze that promises to impress family and friends. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, delivering mouthwatering flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite variety)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub the spices into the chicken.
- Spoon barbecue sauce over each chicken breast to ensure they are well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For extra sauciness, add more sauce during the last few minutes of baking.
- 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 ounces)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg