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Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts Recipe

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  • Author: Sofia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Baked BBQ Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring your choice of chicken pieces coated with a barbecue rub, baked to perfection, and finished with a tangy barbecue sauce glaze under the broiler for delicious caramelization.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces or boneless skinless chicken breasts

Seasoning

  • 1/3 cup barbecue chicken rub

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Start with any cut of chicken you’d like—bone-in chicken with skin, skinless chicken, or boneless skinless chicken breasts. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Apply the rub: Pat the chicken pieces thoroughly with the barbecue chicken rub until all sides are well coated. Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes while you preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  3. Set up your baking equipment: Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place an oven-safe wire baking rack on top of the foil. Arrange the seasoned chicken on the rack with the skin-side facing up if applicable.
  4. Bake the chicken: For bone-in drumsticks, bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes. For bone-in thighs or chicken breasts, bake for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking for another 20 minutes. For boneless skinless chicken breasts, bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes.
  5. Broil with barbecue sauce: Flip the chicken again and brush generously with barbecue sauce. Broil on high for 2-4 minutes (2-3 minutes for boneless breasts) to caramelize the glaze, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  6. Check doneness: Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165ºF for boneless skinless breasts. For bone-in thighs and drumsticks, cook to 175-185ºF for optimal tenderness.

Notes

  • Broiling after baking produces a caramelized, slightly crispy edge, similar to grilled chicken.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is safely cooked without drying out.
  • If you don’t have a wire rack, place chicken directly on the foil-lined baking sheet, but turn occasionally for even cooking.
  • Adjust broil time depending on your oven’s intensity to avoid burning the sauce.
  • Calories are approximate based on 6 servings; nutritional values can vary by brand and portion size.

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