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Perfectly Juicy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Looking for a delicious dinner that doesn't require hours of preparation? This oven baked BBQ chicken delivers all the smoky, sweet flavor of outdoor grilling with the convenience of indoor cooking. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave homestyle comfort food without the fuss.
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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 whole skin-on bone-in chicken breasts
  • 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce plus extra for basting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar helps with caramelization
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season generously with the spice mixture, making sure to get under the skin for maximum flavor.
  4. Place the chicken breasts skin side up in the prepared baking dish, making sure they're not touching.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow the chicken to cook partially and the skin to start crisping.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce with brown sugar for added caramelization.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and carefully brush each piece generously with the BBQ sauce mixture.
  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 saucy chicken, brush with another layer of BBQ sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Nutrition

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