Juicy and flavorful BBQ chicken breast, marinated and baked to perfection. A perfect summertime meal or year-round favorite.
ingredient
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast, about 2 pounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika, sweet or smoked
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided
Directions
- Preheat the Oven – Set the oven rack to the middle position. Preheat to 425ºF (218ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly grease with oil to prevent sticking.
- Flatten the Pieces – Thoroughly dry each chicken breast with a paper towel. Place one breast between two plastic sheets or inside a large plastic bag and use a meat tenderizer to pound to an even thickness, about ¾" thick. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
- Season the Surface – In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add the chicken to the seasoning mix. Turn to coat evenly.
- Add Barbecue Sauce – Add ½ cup of the barbeque sauce. Turn to coat evenly. Transfer the chicken to the greased baking sheet.
- Bake – Bake for 10 minutes, then brush the remaining barbecue sauce on the surface. Continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 160 to 165ºF (71 to 74ºC) on a meat thermometer, about 4 to 7 minutes.
- Serve – Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. If desired, serve with additional barbecue on the side.
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