Baked BBQ Chicken
Juicy baked BBQ chicken with a smoky-spiced rub and a glossy layer of barbecue sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking tray with non-stick spray or line it with foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture over both sides of each piece.
- Place the chicken on the tray and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove the tray and brush the chicken with half of the BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use thighs for a richer flavor. Don’t skip the resting step for juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg