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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken with Quick Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Oven Baked BBQ Chicken recipe features juicy chicken thighs, drumsticks, or wings baked in a flavorful homemade barbecue sauce. The sauce combines tangy ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Finished under the broiler to caramelize the sauce and crisp the skin, this easy recipe yields tender, delicious BBQ chicken suitable for a family dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Barbecue Sauce

  • 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, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) to prepare for baking the chicken.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a ceramic or glass baking dish, mix together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and water until well combined.
  3. Coat Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the sauce in the baking dish and turn them to coat thoroughly with the sauce. Arrange the chicken skin side down.
  4. Bake Initial: Bake the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes.
  5. Turn and Baste: Remove the baking dish from the oven, turn the chicken pieces over, and spoon some more sauce over them to keep them moist and flavorful.
  6. Bake Further: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Skim Fat: Optional step: tilt the pan and spoon or drain off any excess fat that has accumulated.
  8. Broil to Caramelize: Switch your oven setting to broiler/grill on high. Generously spoon sauce over the chicken and place the dish under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to caramelize the sauce and crisp the skin. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley, chives, or green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces for juicier, more flavorful results.
  • Keep a close eye during broiling to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Feel free to substitute brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • For extra smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the sauce mix.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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