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BBQ Chicken Bake

Tender baked chicken breasts topped with barbecue sauce and melted cheddar for an easy, flavorful weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 pounds chicken breast cut into thin filets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • green onion diced, for garnish
  • cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • casserole dish (or baking dish)
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon or brush
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Thinly slice the onion and arrange the slices in an even layer on the bottom of a casserole or baking dish.
  3. Pat the chicken filets dry and season both sides with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Lay the seasoned chicken filets on top of the bed of onions in a single layer without overlapping.
  5. Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the top of each chicken filet.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sauced chicken.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest a few minutes, then top with diced green onion and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Use chicken cutlets, strips, or boneless skinless thighs if preferred.
  • Any shredded cheese that pairs well with barbecue sauce can be substituted for cheddar.
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes after baking before serving.
  • Check doneness with a meat thermometer to ensure 165°F internal temperature.