Description
Make simple, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ glaze. This recipe is good for appetizers or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for extra glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cubed chicken in a medium bowl. Toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. In the bowl, mix the BBQ sauce with the optional brown sugar.
- Brush or toss the partially cooked chicken pieces generously with half of the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove from the oven and toss immediately with the remaining BBQ sauce. Serve hot with toothpicks for easy grabbing.
Notes
- For crispier edges, you can broil the chicken for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- If you prefer an air fryer method, cook the seasoned chicken at 380°F (195°C) for 10 minutes, toss with sauce, and cook for 3-5 more minutes.
- Serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95