Simple Baked BBQ Chicken | Easy Dinner Recipe

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade BBQ sauce can be made with healthier ingredients, while ketchup is often cheaper.

Prepare 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts on parchment paper.

Pound the chicken breasts with a rolling pin until they are even in size.

Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl or a large baggie.

Pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the chicken.

Massage the oil and seasonings into the chicken until evenly coated.

Prepare a casserole dish with a little oil or non-stick cooking spray.

Place the seasoned chicken in the casserole dish.

Bake the chicken in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 30 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven and brush 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the chicken.

Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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