Name: Sweet Baby Ray’s Oven Baked Chicken Bites Recipe – Easy BBQ Chicken Bites
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter; Cooking spray

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Cooking spray

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 2:

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 2–3 cm each. Try to keep the pieces uniform in size so they cook evenly.

Step 3:

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 4:

Toss the chicken pieces in olive oil or melted butter until lightly coated. Then dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring all sides are covered.

Step 5:

Place the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the oven and toss immediately in Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce until evenly coated. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

Notes

Make sure not to overcrowd the baking tray, as this can cause the chicken to steam instead of crisping up. For best results, leave a little space between each piece. Also, flipping the chicken halfway through ensures even browning on all sides.