Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken
Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken delivers juicy, tender pieces coated in a glossy, sticky glaze with a gentle garlic warmth. It balances sweet and tangy notes, creating a comforting, crowd-pleasing bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or a laid-back weekend meal with classic sides.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 9
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle it with garlic powder. Cover and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Take the baking dish out of the oven and drain any fat from the dish. Pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken and bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove and serve.
- Calories 414.77 kcal High 21%
- Protein 64.47 g Good Source 129%
- Carbohydrate 21.46 g 8%
- Total Fat 8.16 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.32 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 217.04 mg High 72%
- Sodium 1080.16 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 0.59 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 17.36 g --
- Added Sugars 17.4 g High 35%
- Calcium 11.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 134.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 58.77 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 2.82 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Barbecue Chicken is made with 3 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Garlic Powder, and Whole Chicken. Each serving provides about 414.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Garlic Powder, Whole Chicken. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 414.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken healthy?
- Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 414.77 calories and 64.47 g of protein, or 129% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1080.16 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 17.4 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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