BBQ Chicken from Dutch Oven

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BBQ Chicken Dutch Oven recipe is my go-to dinner when my family’s craving barbecue flavor but we’re not firing up the grill. I love how BBQ Chicken from Dutch Oven is smoky, spicy, and comes together right in the oven. Perfect for rainy days because there is no outdoor cooking. I love how the chicken bakes up tender in the Dutch oven while the sauce thickens into a rich, flavorful glaze. This Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken recipe is an easy one-pot meal that gives you all those bold BBQ vibes, any night of the week. Looking for different flavors? Try my Dutch Oven Chicken Curry and Dutch Oven Pulled Chicken as well.

Ingredients for BBQ Chicken Dutch Oven

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to bring bold, smoky flavor to this BBQ Chicken Dutch Oven recipe.

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil
• Yellow onion
• Garlic
• Smoky, spicy BBQ sauce (choose your favorite)
• Chicken broth

Instructions for BBQ Chicken Dutch Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant.
5. Remove the pot from the heat. Put the chicken breasts on the top of the onion and garlic mixture.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and chicken broth until well combined. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
7. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
8. For a thicker and caramelized sauce, remove the lid and bake uncovered for the last 5–10 minutes.
9. Let the BBQ Chicken Dutch Oven rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or salad.

Tips & Substitutions

• Use chicken thighs:
  Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are good options if you prefer darker meat.
• Make it extra spicy:
  Add a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce if your family likes heat.
• Sauce options:
  Use your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce, choose between smoky, spicy, sweet, or tangy. You can also mix in a tablespoon of honey or brown sugar to balance strong heat.

Storage & Reheating

• Storing:
  Let the BBQ Chicken cool completely before storing. Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Freezing:
  To freeze, place cooled chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe container or bag. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Reheating:
  Reheat BBQ Chicken from Dutch Oven gently in a covered skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through. Add a splash of broth if the sauce thickens too much. For individual portions, microwave until heated through.

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BBQ Chicken Dutch Oven

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients 

• 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup smoky spicy BBQ sauce (choose your favorite)
• ½ cup chicken broth

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and black pepper.
• Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes, until softened.
• Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Remove from heat. Place the chicken breasts on the onions and garlic.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and chicken broth, then pour it over the chicken to coat evenly.
• Cover with the lid and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp: 165°F).
• For thicker sauce and caramelized top, remove the lid and bake uncovered for the last 5–10 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.