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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken with Homemade Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 50 min
  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 5 - 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Oven Baked BBQ Chicken recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy sticky, flavorful chicken indoors without firing up the grill. Using a homemade barbecue sauce packed with tangy, sweet, and savory ingredients, the chicken is braised and baked to juicy perfection with a caramelized glaze. Perfectly suited for a comforting family dinner, this dish is garnished with fresh herbs and pairs wonderfully with sides like mashed potatoes and green bean salad.

Ingredients

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BBQ Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup (or Australian/UK tomato sauce)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp mustard powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh black pepper
  • 1 cup water

Chicken

  • 1.5 kg / 3 lb chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), drumsticks, or wings

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chives, or finely chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (390°F) to ready it for baking the chicken and developing the BBQ sauce flavors.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a ceramic or glass baking dish, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir thoroughly to blend all sauce ingredients.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the baking dish and turn them to coat evenly with the sauce. Arrange the chicken skin side down for cooking.
  4. Bake First Phase: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the chicken for 20 minutes to allow initial cooking and flavor infusion.
  5. Turn and Sauce: Remove the dish from the oven, turn each piece of chicken over, and spoon more sauce over the top to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  6. Bake Second Phase: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, continuing to develop tender chicken and a sticky glaze.
  7. Remove Excess Fat: Carefully tilt the pan to one side and use a spoon to skim off any excess fat from the sauce, if desired, for a leaner finish.
  8. Broil for Caramelization: Switch your oven to broil/grill on high. Spoon sauce generously over the chicken pieces again, then place the dish under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes. Watch closely to caramelize the sauce without burning, creating a sticky, flavorful crust.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley, chives, or chopped green onions if using. Serve immediately with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or green bean salad.

Notes

  • This recipe is a great indoor alternative when you’re craving BBQ chicken without using an outdoor grill.
  • The homemade barbecue sauce is infused with rich flavors from chicken juices while baking, resulting in a deliciously sticky glaze.
  • Be vigilant during broiling since the sauce can caramelize quickly and burn if left unattended.
  • For best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces to retain moisture and flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 256 g
  • Calories: 392 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 655 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 33 g
  • Cholesterol: 168 mg

Find it online: https://yummyhere.com/oven-baked-bbq-chicken-with-homemade-sauce-recipe/