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.
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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
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.
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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If you tried this Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs can be substituted
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon House seasoning
- ½ cup BBQ sauce homemade or store bought
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning to coat all sides.
- Line a baking pan with foil and place the chicken on it. Bake chicken for 15 minutes and then remove it from the oven.
- Brush chicken with BBQ sauce and place it back in the oven. Bake the chicken for 6-8 minutes until the sauce slightly caramelizes. Remove the chicken once the internal temperature reaches 160°
- Loosely tent the chicken with aluminum foil, then let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, allowing the internal temperature to rise to 165°. Slice and serve.
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My rating is yummy fantastic!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for leaving a great review. ~Donya
I tried this last week and it’s a keeper! Delicious, love the sauce. Thank you for recipes that can be easily halved (the crock pot breasts with salsa verde is another good one). Since I lost my husband, cooking for just me has been kind of frustrating at times. Luckily, I have a freezer, it hides “mistakes” in the amounts I should have cooked versus what I did cook! (And I like trying new recipes, I was getting tired of some my old standbys.) I always enjoy you.
Mary, this comment has made my whole day! I’m so glad my recipes have found a positive place in your life! Thank you for taking the time to leave me such a kind review. I am so happy you’re here! ~Donya
So good! This is my go to recipe now for bbq chicken! ❤️
Thank you, Nikki! I’m thrilled you are cooking with me.
~Donya
My hubby hates chicken and this recipe was so good that he cleaned his plate. I used Sweet Baby Rays Honey BBQ sauce on my chicken with Bush’s Southern Pit beans, red/gold mini taters, and five cheese garlic bread. Nomnomnom
Sounds delicious!
~Donya
Tender, Juicy, Flavorful and easy! Love your site and thank you for sharing all the recipes!
Thank, Sherry!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Delicious! Just out of the oven now and my husband is making him salivate. Having it with roasted broccoli, yes, your recipe without the cheese, though, lol.
Baked potato is on the menu also. Thanks for our dinner!
Thanks, Christine! So glad y’all made it a meal.
~Donya
excellent!!!!!!!!!!!
I used chicken 🍗 back attached very good recipe
I added garlic to the sauce
Quick and Easy