Baked BBQ Chicken
This baked BBQ chicken is cooked in the oven until juicy, tender, and full of flavor. With just 2 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, it's the easiest weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ - 1 cup BBQ sauce , plus more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of parchment paper and lightly pound with a mallet or rolling pin until they are an even thickness. I prefer mine about 1-inch thick. Trim any fat. If you have time, brine your chicken (see notes).
- Place in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Then pour BBQ sauce evenly over the top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F on a digital thermometer. To keep the chicken juicy, flip halfway through baking and baste with more BBQ sauce.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve while warm.
Notes
Notes:
- Brine for extra juiciness: Soak in salt water for 15–20 minutes if you have time.
- Pound to even thickness: Helps the chicken cook evenly without drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer: Bake until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Flip and baste halfway: Add more BBQ sauce mid-bake if needed
- Let it rest: Rest 5 minutes before slicing so juices redistribute.
- Flavor boosters: Try Italian dressing, garlic, red pepper flakes, or a splash of liquid smoke.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 499mg, Potassium: 501mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 114IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
