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BBQ Sauce Chicken Breast

Moist BBQ sauce chicken breast, baked in the oven. Our delicious recipe uses simple ingredients, and it’s ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Poultry
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Large dish for marinating the chicken

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Note 1
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper more to taste
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce 2.5 oz/ 75 g, Note 2
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons runny honey
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste

Instructions

Marinate the chicken:

  • Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, BBQ sauce, mustard, olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Stir well, taste, and adjust the taste with more vinegar, honey, and salt, if necessary.
    ½ teaspoon smoked paprika + ½ teaspoon garlic powder +⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper + ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper + ¼ cup BBQ sauce + 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard + 1 tablespoon olive oil + ½ tablespoon cider vinegar + 1 ½ tablespoons runny honey + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Pound chicken: Place the breasts between two sheets of clingfilm and pound at the thickest part; they should be about 0.5 inches/ 1.5 cm thick. Place the parts in a single layer in a baking dish (ceramic or glass) and pour over the marinade. Turn the pieces in the marinade to coat all over.
    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Marinate chicken: Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight. Remove from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.

Bake BBQ sauce chicken:

  • Preheat the oven to 430°F/ 220°C and line the baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the chicken on it. Reserve the marinade.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the meat reaches the internal temperature of 150°F/ 65°C - not done yet (Note 3). Remove the chicken from the oven and carefully tilt the baking tray over the sink to pour away the accumulated cooking juices.
  • Broil BBQ chicken: Brush the chicken generously with the leftover marinade and broil for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/ 74°C. Rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Chicken breast size: Each one should weigh about 8-9 oz/ 220-250 g. If they are smaller or larger, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  2. BBQ sauce: Use your favorite brand or, if you like, homemade barbecue sauce.
  3. Baking time: For smaller pieces (around 6.5 oz/ 180 g), reduce cooking time to about 12-15 minutes. For larger pieces (around 10.5 oz/ 300 g), increase the cooking time to about 20-23 minutes. Always ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F/ 74°C before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 580mg | Sugar: 13g