SUPER MOIST OVEN BAKED BBQ CHICKEN

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The recipe fits its name! This chicken is flavorful and succulent which can be difficult to accomplish with boneless chicken breasts. The marinade imparts great flavor and tenderizes the meat. Continuously basting while the chicken bakes is a great trick that keeps the chicken coated so it's moist and doesn't dry out. And, it...

Provided by Cheryl Culver

Categories     Marinades

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large boneless chicken breast halves
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp smoky paprika
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 clove garlic, minced
1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt
dash(es) pepper, to your taste
1 c bbq sauce, your favorite

Steps:

  • 1. How to Make it: Remove skin from chicken breasts and place them in a large Ziploc bag.
  • 2. Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl.
  • 3. Pour over chicken.
  • 4. Let chicken marinate for at least an hour, up to 24 in the fridge.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove chicken from bag and place on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • 7. Brush a layer of BBQ sauce on the chicken. Return to the oven.
  • 8. Repeat brushing with BBQ sauce every 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes longer.
  • 9. 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. Enjoy with your favorite side dishes and some BBQ sauce for dipping.

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