Description
Baked BBQ Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that transforms simple chicken breasts into a flavorful feast. With smoky, tangy barbecue sauce and tender meat, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. The easy preparation means you can enjoy delicious homemade BBQ chicken without the hassle. Serve it with your favorite sides, and get ready to impress family and friends with this delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with foil.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the mixture.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush generously with barbecue sauce.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg