Description
This BBQ baked chicken breast dinner is juicy, saucy, and oven-easy. A simple weeknight chicken recipe made with just a few ingredients and big barbecue flavor the whole family loves.
Ingredients
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4 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
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1 cup barbecue sauce (sweet and smoky style works best)
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
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Season the chicken generously on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
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Arrange chicken breasts skin-side up in the baking dish, leaving a little space between each piece.
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Brush with barbecue sauce, coating the tops and sides evenly.
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Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. The sauce should look glossy and lightly caramelized.
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Brush with more sauce, then return to the oven for 10 more minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
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Rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep the chicken juicy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1chicken breast
- Calories: 429kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g