Description
Baked BBQ chicken is a delectable dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a flavor-packed experience. With tender chicken coated in a sticky, sweet barbecue sauce, this recipe turns a simple weeknight meal into a celebration. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup (preferably no high fructose corn syrup)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Evenly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour half of the BBQ sauce over it, ensuring even coating.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting with remaining sauce halfway through.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce and garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg