Baked BBQ Chicken
Baked BBQ Chicken is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy BBQ glaze. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, evoking nostalgic summer barbecue memories. With its caramelized coating and juicy interior, it’s sure to impress your family and friends! Serve it as a main course, in salads, or in sandwiches for versatile meal options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and honey until well combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and coat generously with the BBQ-honey mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for at least one hour before baking. - You can substitute BBQ sauce with spicy chipotle or honey mustard for different flavor profiles. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.