Baked BBQ Chicken
Baked BBQ Chicken is a delectable dish that captures the essence of summer cookouts with every bite. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are slathered in a sticky-sweet barbecue sauce, creating a mouthwatering flavor profile that will have your guests coming back for more. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal that delights everyone!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and coat thoroughly with the marinade.
- Top each chicken breast generously with barbecue sauce.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with remaining sauce drizzled over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before baking. - Experiment with different barbecue sauces like spicy or honey mustard for varied tastes.