Description
Baked BBQ Chicken is a flavorful delight that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a juicy, sticky masterpiece. Coated in a rich homemade barbecue sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With its smoky-sweet aroma and tender texture, every bite will leave you craving more. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over them to coat evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg