Description
A simple and flavorful baked BBQ chicken breast recipe with juicy, tender chicken coated in a tangy and slightly sweet barbecue glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with foil for easy cleanup.
- Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and brush generously with barbecue sauce.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and brush another layer of barbecue sauce over the chicken.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use your favorite store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce for 1 hour before baking.
- Add a drizzle of honey before baking for a sweeter glaze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat covered in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes.
- Cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
