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Baked BBQ Chicken Breast

This Baked BBQ Chicken Breast recipe is a fast and easy 40-minute dinner that the whole family will love. The chicken is covered in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, and then baked until perfectly juicy and caramelized.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
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Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs. total
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil plus more to grease the pan
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° F. Grease a casserole dish with a bit of oil. About one tablespoon.
  • Place the 4 large chicken breasts into a large Ziploc bag. Add the remaining one tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons avocado oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Shake well until fully coated with oil and spices.
    Raw chicken in zipper bag with oil and seasonings
  • Next, place the chicken into the prepared dish. Brush the breast with half of the 1 cup BBQ sauce and bake in the preheated oven for about 40-50 minutes total.
    Raw chicken in baking dish before adding BBQ sauce
  • After 20 minutes of baking the chicken breasts, flip the chicken brush again with the BBQ sauce, and continue to bake until cooked through. for a total of 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
  • Once done, remove from the oven. Slice and serve warm with the remaining BBQ sauce.
    Top view of white baking dish with 4 Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts and bowl of BBQ sauce on side

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Notes

  • Chicken: Try to use chicken breasts that are close in size so that they bake evenly.
  • Avocado oil: You can also substitute it with canola oil, olive oil, or grapeseed oil. 
  • Smoked paprika: You can also use regular paprika, but smoked paprika adds a lot more flavor. 
  • White pepper: Substitute with ground black pepper if needed.
  • BBQ sauce: For a healthier dinner, choose a low-sugar or sugar-free BBQ sauce.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. 
  • Cook time: Cook time varies depending on the oven
  • Please note: ovens are different, so the baking time for individual ovens will vary

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1672mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1361IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg