Description
This Oven Baked BBQ Chicken recipe offers a simple, delicious way to enjoy juicy chicken breasts coated with a flavorful house seasoning and topped with a caramelized BBQ sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines easy preparation with bold, smoky flavors baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) – boneless chicken thighs can be substituted
Seasoning & Sauce
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons House seasoning (a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika recommended)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Chicken: Heat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with the house seasoning, ensuring all sides are well coated.
- Initial Baking: Line a baking pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place the prepared chicken breasts on it. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Apply BBQ Sauce and Continue Baking: Remove the chicken briefly from the oven, brush it generously with BBQ sauce, and return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the BBQ sauce starts to caramelize and the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest the Chicken: Loosely tent the chicken with foil and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. This rest time lets the juices redistribute while the internal temperature rises to a safe 165°F (74°C). Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Using a meat thermometer ensures perfectly cooked chicken every time.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier alternative if preferred.
- For a smoky depth, try adding a dash of smoked paprika to the house seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
