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Southern Baked Barbecue Chicken (Bone In Split Breast)

Southern Baked Barbecue Chicken, using bone in breast, is a classic family meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Julia Jordan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉.
  • Arrange chicken breast pieces, skin side up, on a foil lined baking sheet or in a large casserole dish.
  • Season each side of the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Place the chicken into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the skin begins to crisp.
  • Turn the oven temperature down to 375℉. Remove chicken from oven and brush on a layer of the barbecue sauce to the bottom and top sides. Return to the oven, skin side up.
  • Bake the chicken an additional 30-40 minutes, basting the top side with additional sauce every 10 minutes.
  • Chicken is done when the juices run clear and have an internal temperature of 165℉.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 441mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g