Gather chicken pieces, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oil
Pat the chicken dry
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
Preheat the grill or oven to medium heat
Brush the chicken lightly with oil
Cook the chicken until nearly done, turning as needed
Brush BBQ sauce over the chicken
Continue cooking and basting with more sauce until the chicken is cooked through
Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F
Remove the chicken from heat
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving