Description
Oven-Roasted BBQ Chicken is irresistibly tender and juicy, coated in a flavorful marinade and topped with barbecue sauce for a delicious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place a wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until they are evenly coated.
- Place the marinated chicken pieces skin-side up on the wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce on each piece.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with extra barbecue sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, try adding a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the marinade.
- You can also substitute the barbecue sauce with a homemade version using ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and spices for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg