Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts
These baked bbq chicken breasts are the easiest dinner recipe made in less than 30 minutes. Say goodbye to dry or tough boneless chicken, with our tried-and-true method that we use every week, it's guaranteed to be juicy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Note 1
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup BBQ sauce more if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Using a meat pounder, flatten the chicken breast to roughly the uniform thickness.
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on a baking dish and coat with the oil and seasoning mixture on all sides.
- Brush on the BBQ sauce over the chicken, on both sides.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. (I love using this wireless probe to avoid overcooking the chicken.)
- Rest the chicken for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Note 1: About 4 breasts. Choose the chicken breasts of a similar size for even cooking.
Storing tips:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave for a few minutes until fully warmed through.
- To freeze, wrap in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, then heat through in the microwave or oven until fully warm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave for a few minutes until fully warmed through.
- To freeze, wrap in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, then heat through in the microwave or oven until fully warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 44gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1739mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
