Description
Juicy chicken breasts seasoned and baked to perfection, slathered with BBQ sauce for a sticky, caramelized finish.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned breasts in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until the chicken is close to done but not fully glazed.
- Remove the baking dish and brush each breast with a generous layer of BBQ sauce.
- Return to the oven and bake another 15 minutes to let the sauce set and caramelize slightly.
- Take the dish out again, brush on more BBQ sauce, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is sticky and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Use boneless, skinless breasts for fastest cooking. You can also use thighs, just increase the bake time slightly. For a lower-sugar BBQ option, choose a sugar-free sauce or make a quick homemade version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American