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Juicy oven baked BBQ chicken served with sides

Juicy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

A no-fuss recipe for juicy, oven-baked BBQ chicken that's perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts Bone-in for juiciness if preferred
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs Can substitute with other cuts
Seasoning and Sauce
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite type
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Helps keep the chicken moist
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adds flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken in a baking dish and coat it generously with BBQ sauce.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky.
  3. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Marinate for extra flavor or try different BBQ sauces for variety. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.