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Oven BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken recipe features tender, juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, and onion powders, then basted with tangy BBQ sauce for a flavorful and easy-to-make dinner. Roasting in the oven ensures a moist interior with a deliciously caramelized BBQ glaze.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, about 1 inch thick

Seasoning Mix

  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper thoroughly to create the spice blend.
  3. Season Chicken: Rub the olive oil on both sides of the chicken breasts, then evenly sprinkle the spice blend on both sides, rubbing it into the meat for maximum flavor absorption.
  4. Initial Bake: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 minutes to start cooking the chicken through.
  5. First BBQ Brush: Remove the chicken from the oven and use a pastry brush to coat both sides with half of the BBQ sauce, then return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Final BBQ Brush and Bake: Brush the tops of the chicken breasts with the remaining BBQ sauce and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and flavorful.
  7. Rest: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This allows juices to redistribute for a moist and tender bite.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F; it will continue to cook slightly while resting.
  • If chicken breasts are thicker or thinner than 1 inch, adjust baking times accordingly.
  • Feel free to swap the BBQ sauce for your favorite brand or homemade sauce for a personalized flavor.
  • To make cleanup easy, lining the baking sheet with parchment paper is recommended.
  • Serve with classic sides like coleslaw, corn on the cob, or baked potatoes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 5.3 oz)
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/oven-bbq-chicken-breast-recipe/