Description
This baked BBQ chicken is tender, saucy, and flavored with a simple spice rub that makes it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Tray: Lightly spray a baking tray with non-stick spray or line it with foil for easy cleanup.
- Mix Rub: Combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Prep Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- Season: Rub the spice mixture over both sides of each chicken piece, pressing it in gently.
- Bake: Arrange the chicken on the prepared tray in a single layer and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Glaze: Remove the tray and brush the tops of the chicken with roughly half of the BBQ sauce.
- Final Bake: Return to the oven and bake another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Rest: Take the chicken out and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for more forgiving meat that stays moist. For even cooking, choose chicken pieces of similar thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: baked bbq chicken, oven bbq chicken, easy dinner, meal prep chicken