BBQ Chicken Breasts Baked in the Oven

white plate holding one serving of Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts with sauce in a bowl on the side and more chicken in the back

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When it comes to baked BBQ chicken, simplicity is key - but flavor matters most. This version has both. With just 4 ingredients and taking under 30 minutes from start to finish, this BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe is a quick, foolproof way to get tender, juicy chicken on the table. What sets it apart? Our Oklahoma BBQ sauce – sweet and tangy with just the right kick of spice, and always a hit.

Prep Time5

Cook Time17

Total Time22

Course: Main dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ Chicken Breasts, Chicken breast, Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts

Servings: servings

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (around 4 chicken breasts)
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 cup Oklahoma Barbecue Sauce
Kosher or sea salt
Optional garnish: Chopped Italian (flat leaf) parsley and chopped green onion

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt. If needed, pound breasts to an even thickness.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place chicken in skillet, smooth side down. Cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Flip breasts over and place back in pan with the seared side up. Brush liberally with BBQ sauce. Place in preheated oven and bake for around 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
Remove chicken from the oven and let rest for around 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and green onion and serve, passing additional sauce on the side.

Notes

Variation - Grilling Chicken:

1.Prep grill. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or preheat a gas grill on medium-high. Once the grill is heated, bank the coals to one side of the grill, or if gas, turn off one burner. Oil the grill.
2. Sear chicken. Place chicken on the hot part of the grill, skinned (smooth) side down, and cook, uncovered, until lightly browned, around 2 minutes.
3. Flip, add sauce, and grill. Turn the chicken over and move to the cooler part of the grill. Brush with barbeque sauce, cover, and cook until chicken reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, around 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Rest, garnish, and serve. Remove chicken from the oven and let rest for around 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and green onion and serve, passing additional sauce on the side.

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