Best 8 Moist Bbq Chicken In Oven Recipes

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Achieving perfectly moist and flavorful BBQ chicken in the oven requires careful preparation, the right ingredients, and precise cooking techniques. Whether you prefer a smoky, tangy, or sweet and spicy sauce, the key to success lies in finding a recipe that caters to your taste buds and matches the desired cooking time. With countless tempting variations available online, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the world of moist BBQ chicken recipes, offering expert tips, uncovering hidden gems, and highlighting unique flavor combinations to transform your culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BBQ CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE OVEN



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Make this quick and easy BBQ chicken breast in the oven for those times when you want a good meal but don't feel like fussing. Nuke a few potatoes for baked, steam some fresh broccoli or saute some green beans, and you got dinner in about an hour.

Provided by Grumpygrandpa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 whole skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking pan with heavy-duty foil to make cleanup easier.
  • Prepare chicken breasts by cutting off the rib meat if you wish and rinse and pat dry. Leave the skin on. Season chicken with salt and pepper and put in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices start to appear, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove the pan and generously pour 1/2 of the barbecue sauce over chicken. Continue to bake for 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining barbecue sauce and cook until no longer pink in the centers and skin is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 57.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 937.3 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

OVEN BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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A wonderful chicken recipe that can either be nice and gentle, or have a bit of a kick!

Provided by Nichole S

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 chicken drumsticks
½ cup water
⅓ cup ketchup
⅓ cup white vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place drumsticks in a baking dish.
  • Whisk water, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder together in a bowl; pour mixture over drumsticks. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour, turning chicken about halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 2071.9 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

SUPER MOIST OVEN BAKED BBQ CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by CandyH

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 , bone-in Chicken Breast Halves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2-3/4 tsp kosher salt
pepper to taste
1 C favorite prepared BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • 1.Remove skin from chicken breast halves and place in a large ziplock bag. 2.Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl and pour over chicken. 3.Let chicken marinade for at least an hour, up to 24 in the fridge. 4.Preheat oven to 350 degrees 5.Remove chicken from bag and place on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. 6.Bake for 20 minutes and brush a layer of BBQ sauce on the chicken. Return to the oven and repeat brushing with BBQ sauce every 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes longer. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when read with a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast.

DELICIOUS OVEN BARBECUED CHICKEN



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A friend made this saucy chicken for us when we had our first child. I pared down the recipe to make it lower in fat and calories. Now it's a family favorite, and even the kids ask for this baked bbq chicken breast. -Marge Wagner, Roselle, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
1/3 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a nonstick skillet coated lightly with oil, brown chicken over medium heat. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Recoat skillet with oil. Add onion; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°, 35-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS IN THE OVEN



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These sticky, sweet BBQ chicken thighs in the oven are easy to make, especially when it's too cold outside to fire up the grill.

Provided by tak

Categories     Baked Chicken Thighs

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ cup barbeque sauce
½ cup ketchup
½ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
8 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Whisk together brown sugar, barbecue sauce, ketchup, honey, and soy sauce in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture and refrigerate for basting. Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place chicken in a glass baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the reserved 1/2 cup marinade, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 885.4 mg, Sugar 65.2 g

THE MOST AMAZING MOIST OVEN BBQ CHICKEN OF ALL TIME



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Let me start this by saying that I had never eaten BBQ anything prior to this recipe. Even though I'm in my 30's, I'm a very picky eater and get nervous when it comes to trying new foods. I found this recipe online a few months ago and it instantly became a favorite in our house. I hope you enjoy! This is from the website www.heatherlikesfood.com

Provided by crumbelievable

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2-3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper (pepper to taste)
1 cup favorite prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Remove skin from chicken breast halves (I use skinless chicken breasts) and place in a large ziplock bag.
  • Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl and pour over chicken.
  • Let chicken marinade for at least an hour, up to 24 in the fridge.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from bag and place on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and brush a layer of BBQ sauce on the chicken. Return to the oven and repeat brushing with BBQ sauce every 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes longer. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when read with a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.8, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 912.7, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.6, Protein 30.6

JUICY BARBECUED CHICKEN



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I still have the card for this recipe that a friend gave me 25 years ago-the stains on it attest to its frequent use! The chicken turns out juicy and tender, and the sauce makes a tasty gravy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 to 5 pounds), cut up
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch pepper
2 tablespoons onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in oil in batches; drain. Place the chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish and an 8-in. square baking dish. , Combine broth, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, curry powder, paprika, salt, mustard, chili powder and pepper; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with soup mix. Cover and bake 55-65 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY OVEN-ROASTED CHICKEN GYROS



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This meat is so tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The warm richness of the chicken is balanced perfectly next to the cold, tangy tzatziki and fresh crunchy veggies. This tastes super close to authentic Greek street food and is a fun way to entertain with an affordable and impressive meal.

Provided by Nicolemcmom

Categories     Gyros

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion
2 8- to 10-inch wooden skewers
6 pita breads, warmed
½ cup tzatziki sauce
½ cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
½ cup diced tomato, or to taste
¼ cup diced red onion, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, red pepper, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and stir until well combined. Pound chicken thighs evenly to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Coat all chicken well in marinade, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut ends off onion and cut onion in half horizontally. Place onion halves next to each other on a parchment or foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Insert one skewer into each onion half, standing up vertically. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and thread each piece of chicken over the two skewers to form a large stack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until evenly browned and cooked through, about 1 hour, rotating halfway through. Allow meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve sliced chicken in a warm pita topped with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 164.5 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 45.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1111.4 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chicken: Opt for organic or free-range chicken for the best flavor and texture.
  • Choose the right barbecue sauce: There are endless options for barbecue sauce, so choose one that you enjoy the taste of. You can also make your own sauce using your favorite spices and ingredients.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the barbecue sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, will help to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during cooking.
  • Cook the chicken on a baking sheet: This will allow the heat to circulate evenly around the chicken and help it to cook through evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F: This can be checked using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

Conclusion:

Moist BBQ chicken in the oven is an easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and juicy dish that will be sure to impress. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or coleslaw, for a complete meal. Leftover chicken can be used in sandwiches, wraps, or salads for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

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