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Easy Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

For busy weeknights when you want a quick and easy meal, try these BBQ chicken breasts that are baked in the oven and ready to serve in just under an hour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 476

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole skin-on bone-in chicken breasts
  • 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and promotes crispier skin.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts, making sure to get under the skin for maximum flavor.
  5. Place the chicken skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, until the chicken begins to cook through.
  7. Remove from the oven and generously brush each chicken breast with BBQ sauce.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the BBQ sauce has caramelized.
  9. For extra sticky, caramelized BBQ goodness, brush another layer of sauce on the chicken during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

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