Baked BBQ Chicken
Baked BBQ Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that transforms juicy chicken breasts into a succulent meal coated in tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe ensures a delightful experience for everyone at your table. With minimal prep time and cleanup, you’ll love how quickly this dish becomes a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for at least one hour before baking. Feel free to substitute BBQ sauce with teriyaki or honey mustard for a different twist. Add chopped bell peppers or onions to the baking dish for extra flavor and nutrition.