Baked bbq chicken is perfect to whip up on a weeknight. Pair it with some sides like Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots or Coleslaw that are just as quick to make!
a Healthy 30 Minute Meal
I love creating simple and delicious dinner ideas for my family and keeping them easy and healthy whenever possible. Chicken is often on the menu when we are eating better, and this baked BBQ chicken is so easy, it comes together in a few minutes and is SO good! Why we love it:
Quick and easy. It has a quick prep time, a few steps, and is baked in about 20 minutes. Still packed with flavor! This easy oven BBQ chicken is quick, healthy, and tastes tangy and sweet. Weeknight ready. It’s healthy, delicious, easy, inexpensive, and made right in your kitchen any time of year!
I’m a huge fan of Quick Dinner Ideas that don’t break the bank.
Few Ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts – Thighs, wings, drumsticks, and breasts all make great BBQ chicken. Cooking time will vary depending on what type you use. Bone-in cuts and dark meat like legs and thighs will take a few minutes longer to cook. See below for cooking tips. Worcestershire sauce brown sugar apple cider vinegar ketchup paprika garlic powder extra virgin olive oil butter salt and pepper – to taste
Just Season + Bake!
PREP. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a shallow baking dish with cooking spray. HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE. In a small bowl, whisk together Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and the next seven ingredients. Pour ⅓ of the sauce into the prepared baking dish. Place chicken in a single layer on top of the sauce. Pour ⅓ of the remaining sauce over the chicken. BAKE. Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Brush chicken with remaining barbecue sauce if desired, along with any salt or pepper and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Storage Info
STORE leftover baked BBQ chicken breast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. FREEZE. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. It is great to use in other recipes.
This recipe was first published in 2014 and updated in 2024.
Baking different cuts. Use the following information as a guide when baking at 375°F. Verify with a meat thermometer that the internal temperature reaches 165°F. boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs: bake for 25-30 minutes bone-in breast or thigh: bake for 45-50 minutes chicken drumsticks: bake for 35-45 minutes chicken wings: bake for about 40 minutes Avoid dry chicken. The BBQ sauce should ensure tenderness. Cooking the chicken at a higher temperature will help the outside crisp up while leaving the center cooked yet still juicy. Serving suggestions. Serve this oven baked bbq chicken recipe with Arugula Salad, Roasted Green Beans, Boiling Corn on the Cob, Chicken Caesar Salad, or a Baked Potato.
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