Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat grill to medium-high.
2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels for even cooking.
3. Season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4. Generously coat chicken with BBQ sauce on all sides.
5. For oven: Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 20–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. For grill: Grill 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred.
7. For slow cooker: Combine chicken and BBQ sauce in slow cooker and cook on low 3–4 hours or high 2–3 hours until tender.
8. Brush on extra BBQ sauce during final minutes for a glossy glaze.
9. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicy twist, mix sriracha or red pepper flakes into your BBQ sauce.
For a smoky flavor, add a drop of liquid smoke or use a smoky BBQ sauce.
For a sweet tang, stir in a splash of pineapple juice or apple cider vinegar.
Marinate chicken in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
Use leftovers for BBQ chicken sandwiches, tacos, or pizza toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked, Grilled, Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95
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