Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Make the best Oven Baked BBQ Chicken with this easy 4-ingredient recipe! Made with a sweet, savory BBQ sauce, this chicken is moist, juicy, and so good that you won’t believe it was made in the oven.

This simple recipe makes one of my favorite comfort food meals served with Skillet Green Beans And Deviled Egg Pasta Salad.

Tender, and juicy oven baked chicken with a rich BBQ sauce with all the flavors you love from summer grilling is easy to make and the perfect weeknight meal.

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Just like my Crock Pot Chicken Thighs recipe, I’ve taken out all the hard work for making a delicious chicken recipe. This easy recipe uses chicken breasts or thighs with my homemade BBQ sauce, made with brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and spices. And no matter the weather, you don’t have to worry because it is baked in the oven!

Why This Chicken Breast Recipe Works

What makes this chicken so good? The secret is to season and bake the chicken, THEN slather on the BBQ sauce to complete the cooking process. This 2-step method makes the chicken flavorful, tender, and juicy, and the sauce caramelizes into a sweet, sticky glaze perfect for busy weeknight dinners with the family.

Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts Ingredients

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – skinless chicken thighs can also be used.
Olive Oil
Southern Soul House Seasoning – I keep a small bowl of this seasoning (made with kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder) in my kitchen. You can substitute salt and black pepper to season the chicken.
Homemade BBQ Sauce – if you don’t use my recipe, you can use your favorite brand of sauce from the grocery store.

Can Chicken Thighs Be Used For This Recipe?

You can use white or dark meat, but I prefer boneless chicken pieces for this recipe. If you use bone-in, test the chicken to ensure it’s properly cooked. The internal temperature tested with an instant-read thermometer should register 165 degrees. This baked BBQ chicken recipe is excellent for meal prep. I like to double the recipe and purchase whichever chicken cut is on sale at the grocery store.

Preparation Tips For Tender and Juicy Chicken

For boneless, skinless chicken breasts, starting with a shorter baking time and putting the sauce on the chicken while flipping ensures they remain juicy and tender.
Ensuring even thickness in chicken breasts by pounding them out can promote uniform cooking and prevent drying out.

What’s The Best Barbecue Sauce To Use?

I’m partial to my homemade sauce. It’s easy to make with pantry staples and ingredients you likely already have. You can also use other homemade sauces like Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce or Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce.

Often Asked Questions And Answers

Can I make this chicken ahead of time?

This baked BBQ chicken recipe is excellent for meal prep. I like to double the recipe and purchase whichever chicken cut is on sale at the grocery store.

How do I know when the chicken is done?

Test the chicken using an instant-read thermometer. When the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees check this with a meat thermometer
, please remove it from the oven. Tent with aluminum foil and allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes while the internal temp rises to 165 degrees. Slice, and you are ready to serve.

What To Serve With BBQ Chicken?

The possibilities of side dishes to serve with this delicious chicken are almost endless. I do have a few favorites, though.

Salads: Tomato Cucumber Salad, Green Bean Salad, BLT Tortellini Pasta Salad
Side Dishes: Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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