This simple baked BBQ chicken breast recipe will bring that sweet, salty, smoky flavor of barbecue home at any time of the year! It's a great winter-time version of grilled chicken that everyone will enjoy having as part of a fantastic, flavorful meal!
1teaspoonliquid smoke(optional but highly recommended)
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and lightly grease or coat with non-stick cooking spray your baking dish.
Rinse and pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Trim any fat as needed, then place the chicken pieces into your prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl combine the seasoning including salt, paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season the chicken breasts on all sides.
Combine the BBQ sauce with optional liquid smoke and stir to combine, then brush onto each of the chicken breasts.
Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of your chicken breasts has at least reached the minimum safe temperature for chicken of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
If the internal temperature of your chicken breasts reaches 162°F (72°C) the temperature will increase about 3-4 degrees during the resting period (carryover cooking).
The cooking times for smaller chicken breasts (4-5 ounces) are roughly 25-30 minutes, and 30-40 minutes for medium chicken breasts (6-8 ounces).