Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken: The Ultimate Sticky, Juicy, and Flavorful Recipe
This Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken is an easy, foolproof way to enjoy sticky, finger-licking chicken that turns out tender and juicy every time. Seasoned chicken breasts are roasted, smothered in BBQ sauce, and baked to perfection. This will quickly become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the spice mix – In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Season the chicken – Rub olive oil on both sides of the chicken, then sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the chicken and rub it in.
- First bake – Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce – Brush half of the BBQ sauce on both sides of the chicken and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Final glaze – Brush the remaining BBQ sauce on top and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest before serving – Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes (temperature will rise to 165°F / 74°C).
Notes
✔ Use even-sized chicken breasts for consistent cooking.
✔ Don’t skip the resting time – This keeps the chicken juicy.
✔ Broil for extra crispiness – For a caramelized finish, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
✔ Adjust sauce sweetness – If your BBQ sauce is too sweet, mix in a splash of apple cider vinegar or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 298kcal per serving
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1054mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 97mg