Oven-Baked Chicken with Sweet BBQ Glaze
Oven-Baked Chicken with Sweet BBQ Glaze balances maple sweetness with tangy barbecue notes and a hint of smoky spice. The sauce clings to tender chicken breasts, finishing glossy and deeply flavorful, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend cook-in. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing main that pairs well with roasted vegetables or cornbread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Chicken with Sweet BBQ Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 15
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, red wine, maple syrup, chili powder, dry mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin until fully combined.
- 3
Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the sauce over them. Turn the chicken pieces in the sauce to coat both sides.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the baking dish and keep warm.
- 5
Pour the remaining sauce into a saucepan, set over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce; lower the heat to a simmer, and let the sauce thicken while whisking constantly. Return the chicken to the dish and pour the thickened sauce over the chicken to serve.
- Calories 421.11 kcal High 21%
- Protein 56.5 g Good Source 113%
- Carbohydrate 38.68 g 14%
- Total Fat 4.7 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 144.6 mg High 48%
- Sodium 1205.74 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 2.03 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 30.71 g --
- Added Sugars 11.16 g High 22%
- Calcium 44.39 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 110.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 32.82 mcg Low Source 4%
- 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.
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Chicken with Sweet BBQ Glaze is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 421.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Chicken with Sweet BBQ Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Cornstarch, Dry Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Chicken with Sweet BBQ Glaze?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 421.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Chicken with Sweet BBQ Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Chicken with Sweet BBQ Glaze healthy?
- Oven-Baked Chicken with Sweet BBQ Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 421.11 calories and 56.5 g of protein, or 113% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1205.74 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.16 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Mustard, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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