BBQ Chicken Delight
Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this easy oven or grill recipe that brings everyone to the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Your Cooking Device: Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C); Grill: Heat to medium-high.
- Prepare Your Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Mix Up the Sauce: In a bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk until smooth.
- Apply Sauce: Brush half of the sauce onto both sides of the chicken. Reserve the remaining sauce for basting.
- Cook It Up: For baking: Place chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes; For grilling: Cook chicken on the grill for about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Serve With Style: Ensure internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C). Transfer to plates and drizzle with reserved sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the sauce for at least one hour before cooking. Feel free to customize the BBQ sauce with your favorite spices or add fresh herbs.