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Sliced bbq chicken breast on a bed of rice with broccoli.

Baked BBQ Chicken Breast

4.67 from 18 votes
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken breast is a quick and easy meal. This protein-packed baked barbecue chicken recipe only requires a handful of ingredients, so it’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1161mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1087IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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