Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, about 1 inch thick
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F and prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil, then evenly rub the spice mixture over the chicken.
4. Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and place it in the oven for 20 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the oven and use a pastry brush to coat both sides of the chicken with half of the BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
6. Brush the remaining BBQ sauce over the tops of the chicken breasts and continue baking for 10–15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.