Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
You'll love the juicy, tender bbq chicken chicken that's been cooked to perfection in a barbecue sauce that will leave you savoring every bite. The chicken is packed with flavor and pairs perfectly with any of your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup barbecue sauce plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder.1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Rub each chicken breast with olive oil and seasoning to evenly coat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the chicken with half of the BBQ sauce.½ cup barbecue sauce, 1½-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and brush with the remaining sauce.
- Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. For crispy edges, broil the chicken for 1-2 additional minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, brush with more sauce if desired, and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Storage: Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Chicken Thighs: Prepare the chicken thighs as instructed above. Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F. Flip the chicken thighs over and brush with the remaining sauce. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Continue with the recipe as written.
- Chicken Drumsticks: Prepare the drumsticks as instructed above. Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F. Flip the drumsticks over and brush with the remaining sauce. Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Continue with the recipe as written.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 930mg | Potassium: 942mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg