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BBQ Chicken Breast

Sticky Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry and rub it all over with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Warm the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat and spoon the BBQ sauce over each breast.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is sticky.
  5. Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with any pan drippings and extra sauce.

Notes

Resting the chicken is key, it lets the juices settle so every bite stays tender. If you prefer a darker crust, switch to the broiler for the final minute, but watch carefully because the sugar can burn quickly.