Description
Baked BBQ Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that fills your home with a sweet and tangy aroma, evoking memories of summer barbecues. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts slathered in your favorite BBQ sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will leave your family and friends craving more. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spiciness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then coat each piece with the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and pour any remaining sauce over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg