Honey BBQ Baked Chicken
Honey BBQ Baked Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a sticky-sweet homemade honey barbecue sauce. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a perfect blend of smoky and sweet flavors, making it an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to elevate any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce and honey until smooth.
- Coat the seasoned chicken with the honey barbecue mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). For extra caramelization, broil for an additional minute or two.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor. - For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix. - Serve with sides like coleslaw or baked beans for a complete meal.