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Easy BBQ Chicken in Oven

Looking for a hassle-free dinner solution that delivers big on flavor? This easy BBQ chicken in oven recipe is your answer to busy weeknight meals. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking time, you'll have juicy, tender chicken with that classic barbecue flavor without firing up the grill.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 476
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (about 3 pounds total)
  • 1 cup high-quality BBQ sauce plus extra for basting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon liquid smoke for that outdoor grilled flavor

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with foil for easier cleanup.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a seasoning rub.
  3. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure the seasonings stick and the skin crisps up nicely.
  4. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts, making sure to get under the skin for maximum flavor.
  5. Place the chicken skin-side up in the prepared baking dish, leaving space between each piece.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes to allow the skin to start crisping and the chicken to cook partially.
  7. Remove from oven and brush generously with about half of the BBQ sauce, making sure to coat all sides.
  8. Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
  9. Brush chicken with remaining BBQ sauce and bake for a final 5-10 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is caramelized.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 58gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 937mgSugar: 16g
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