Description
Indulge in the sweet and smoky goodness of Honey BBQ Baked Chicken that effortlessly brings the essence of summer barbecues to your table, no matter the season. This simple yet delectable dish features juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a sticky honey BBQ glaze, creating a flavor explosion with every bite. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe guarantees to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water, pat dry, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, cider vinegar, and paprika until smooth.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the sauce over it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). In the last five minutes, brush additional sauce on top for extra glaze.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in honey BBQ sauce for at least one hour before baking. - You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a unique twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F until warmed through.