Oven baked BBQ chicken breasts are an easy family dinner that comes together quickly with simple ingredients, no grill needed.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, homemade or store-bought
- chopped fresh parsley, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper and add the chicken breasts.
- Coat the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Brush barbecue sauce over both sides of the chicken. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Brush on one more coat of BBQ sauce during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Checking for doneness: The chicken is done when it reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. This takes about 35 to 40 minutes of baking for large breasts, but thinner ones can finish sooner, so start checking at the 30-minute mark.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1145mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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