Oven Barbecued Chicken Breasts
Savor the smoky-sweet flavors of tender, juicy Oven Barbecued Chicken Breasts, a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for weeknights yet impressive enough for entertaining. This crowd-pleasing dish combines chicken breasts coated in a flavorful spice rub made with garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder, ensuring each bite is bursting with seasoning. The chicken is baked to perfection in the oven, with a finishing glaze of rich barbecue sauce that caramelizes as it cooks, creating a sticky, irresistible topping. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is simple to prepare and delivers perfectly moist chicken every time, thanks to a clever trick of adding water to the baking dish. Pair it with your favorite sides—like roasted veggies, coleslaw, or cornbread—for a complete, hearty meal. Perfect for fans of easy BBQ recipes, oven-baked chicken, and one-dish dinners!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Step 3
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder to create a spice rub.
Step 5
Brush or rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Step 6
Pour 2 tablespoons of water into the baking dish around the chicken to keep it moist during baking.
Step 7
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Step 8
After 25 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush barbecue sauce generously over the top of each chicken breast.
Step 9
Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the barbecue sauce is caramelized.
Step 10
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 11
Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1039.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1879.4 |
| Total Fat 54.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 572.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5675.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 90.6g | |
| Protein 216.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 175.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 735.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories