Description
Baked BBQ Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that turns any meal into a festive occasion. Imagine juicy chicken breasts coated in a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, caramelizing in the oven and filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, promising to delight your taste buds with every bite. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this flavorful recipe that celebrates hearty, satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish and drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub spices into the chicken for even coating.
- Generously brush barbecue sauce over each piece of chicken until fully coated.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is caramelized.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg