Description
Baked BBQ Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the joy of summer barbecues right into your home. Imagine tender, juicy chicken glazed in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce and baked to perfection. This easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this Baked BBQ Chicken will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the dish and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; rub the spices into the meat.
- Pour barbecue sauce generously over each piece of chicken, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg