Description
This tender, smoky-sweet baked BBQ chicken combines a simple spice rub and sticky glaze for bold flavor with minimal effort. Juicy and juicy, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep with no grilling required.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup BBQ sauce (non-alcoholic)
2 tbsp olive oil (optional for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Season chicken with salt and pepper
Mix chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl
Lightly brush chicken with olive oil if desired
Evenly coat chicken with spice mixture
Bake for 25 minutes
Brush ¼ cup BBQ sauce over chicken and bake 10 minutes more until golden and juice runs clear
Notes
For crispier skin, use bone-in thighs with skin
Substitute BBQ sauce with homemade smoky-sweet glaze (1 cup ketchup + 2 tbsp maple syrup + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar + 1 tsp smoked paprika)
Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days
Serve with rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g chicken)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg