Description
Honey BBQ Baked Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken with a sweet and smoky honey BBQ glaze. This easy recipe captures the essence of family gatherings, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix honey, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Optional: Broil for an additional minute or two for caramelization.
- 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 (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg