This Baked BBQ Chicken Breast recipe offers the best combination of tender chicken breast coated in BBQ sauce and baked to perfection. The chicken is marinated and seasoned using a homemade rub and is bursting with savory notes and a touch of sweetness.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword baked BBQ chicken, baked BBQ chicken breast, BBQ chicken breast in oven
If you plan to marinate the chicken in advance, combine the soy sauce and all of the spices and drizzle it over the chicken in a large bowl or plastic bag. Place the chicken in the fridge (covered) for 30 minutes to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Add the seasoned chicken along to an oven safe skillet or baking dish. Drizzle the chicken with BBQ sauce.
Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or however long it takes for the chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
Allow the chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in juicier chicken.
Notes
Use enough spices to fully coat both sides of the chicken breasts. Add additional spices if needed to ensure optimal flavor.Overcooking is one of the main causes of dry chicken breast. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees and no higher. Remove the chicken from the oven as soon as it reaches the correct temperature to avoid drying it out.You can use chicken thighs or drumsticks. These will typically take an additional 10-20 minutes to bake compared to breasts. Always cook chicken for however long it takes to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.I like for the BBQ sauce to caramelize the chicken while it cooks. If you aren’t a fan of this, cover the chicken breast loosely with aluminum foil during the first part of the baking process. This helps protect the BBQ sauce from direct heat and prevents it from burning. Remove the foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking to allow the sauce to caramelize and develop flavor.Keep a close eye on the chicken breast as it bakes. If you notice the sauce starting to darken too quickly or develop black spots, you can tent the chicken breast with foil or lower the oven temperature to prevent further burning.
