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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Breast is a quick and easy meal. In less than 30 minutes, barbecue chicken breast in oven will be hot and juicy and coated in sticky, perfectly caramelized BBQ sauce. This protein-packed baked barbecue chicken recipe only requires a handful of ingredients, so it’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
It doesn’t get better than this easy BBQ chicken in oven. Topped with your favorite BBQ sauce, this kid-friendly dinner cooks fast using ingredients you already have on hand. Plus, this oven baked BBQ chicken breast recipe is gluten-free and can be made with sugar-free barbeque sauce. Pair it with a few of your favorite sides for a healthy dinner the whole family will love.
If you love baked chicken, try my Baked Salsa Chicken, Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan, or Honey Sriracha Baked Chicken Breast.
Why You’ll Love This Easy BBQ Chicken In Oven
- It’s so fast. Enjoy juicy BBQ smothered chicken in just 30 minutes.
- It’s customizable. Swap the boneless chicken breast for bone-in chicken or chicken thighs, and use your favorite seasoning blend and bbq sauce.
- It’s healthy. Chicken is loaded with protein and is naturally gluten-free. You can make this dish healthier by using a low-sugar or sugar-free barbecue sauce.
BBQ Chicken Ingredients
- Chicken: use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You can use other cuts but must adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Olive Oil: or use any light, neutral flavored oil.
- Seasoning: combine smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper or your favorite seasoning blend.
- BBQ sauce: choose your favorite brand of BBQ sauce. I love sweet baby rays.
- Green Onions: to garnish.
How To Make Baked BBQ Chicken
- Prepare the equipment. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with oil and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts. Combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the remaining oil over the chicken breasts and coat well with the seasonings.
- Bake the chicken. Arrange the chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish and brush the BBQ sauce over the chicken. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken to brush again with the BBQ sauce and pour the remaining BBQ sauce and continue to bake for 10 more minutes.
- Slice and serve. Once done, slice the chicken breast and serve while it is still warm.
Tips To Make Oven Baked Barbecue Chicken
- Smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor to the chicken, but you can use regular paprika.
- Add a little crushed red pepper or cayenne pepper to give this chicken a little heat.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and the seasoning will stick better.
- To easily coat the chicken with the seasoning, pour the oil, herbs and spices into a gallon-sized zip-top bag along with the chicken. Seal and shake the bag to coat everything well.
- Use store-bought BBQ sauce to make this recipe super easy.
- If your chicken breasts are very large, slice them in half lengthwise or pound them with a meat mallet to shorten the cooking time.
- Let the chicken breast rest for several minutes before slicing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken should always be cooked to a minimum of 165 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. Thinner breasts will cook a little faster than thicker chicken breasts.
Marinating the chicken is not required; however, you can coat the chicken in the oil and seasoning blend, cover it tightly and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. Prep this meal the night before and just pop it in the oven the following evening.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat the chicken in the microwave or the oven until warmed through.
Yes! Cool the chicken and wrap tightly or place it in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the fridge. Glaze with more BBQ sauce before serving.
Barbecue chicken is a versatile recipe that can be served with your favorite sides. Try serving with Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Potato Cobb Salad, Avocado Corn Salad and Sweet Hawaiian Bread Rolls.
More BBQ Chicken Recipes
- Honey BBQ Chicken Kabobs
- Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast
- BBQ Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
- Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers
- Shredded BBQ Chicken Tacos
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Baked BBQ Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4 whole skinless chicken breasts, pound to even thickness
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, I used sweet baby rays
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with oil and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the remaining oil over the chicken breasts and coat well with the seasonings.
- Arrange the chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish and brush the BBQ sauce over the chicken. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken to brush again with the BBQ sauce and pour the remaining BBQ sauce and continue to bake for 10 more minutes.
- Once done, slice the chicken breast and serve while it is still warm.
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Notes
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts.
- Smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor to the chicken, but you can use regular paprika.
- Add a little crushed red pepper or cayenne pepper to give this chicken a little heat.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and the seasoning will stick better.
- To easily coat the chicken with the seasoning, pour the oil, herbs and spices into a gallon-sized zip-top bag along with the chicken. Seal and shake the bag to coat everything well.
- Use store-bought bbq sauce to make this recipe super easy.
- If your chicken breasts are very large, slice them in half lengthwise or pound them with a meat mallet to shorten the cooking time.
- Let the chicken breast rest for several minutes before slicing.
Delious! By far the easiest and quickest barbecue recipe I have ever made! Everyone loved it.
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Very good, quick prep and delicious! Thank you for this recipe.
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It was great. Family loved it. Thank you
Hi Joann,
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So glad I found this recipe. Cooking for two can be challenging since we now have an empty nest. This was perfect for an easy evening meal and for leftovers the next day. I served my chicken with parmesan crusted asparagus and a dinner roll. It was a hit and so easy to make. It was tender and juicy and baked to perfection. Please try this one!
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Tastes really good and easy to make. My whole family loved it and I will definitely make this again.
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