Oven Baked BBQ Chicken – with quick homemade barbecue sauce

Introduction

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the smoky flavors of barbecue right into your kitchen. This recipe features juicy chicken cooked to perfection and smothered in a quick homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table!

Why Make This Recipe

Making Oven Baked BBQ Chicken at home is a fantastic way to enjoy tasty barbecue without firing up the grill. The quick homemade sauce requires simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, you have full control over the flavors! This recipe is easy to follow, and it produces succulent chicken that pairs well with many sides.

How to Make Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Making Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is simpler than you might think! Follow these easy steps to create a dish that everyone will love.

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
1.5 kg / 3 lb chicken thighs (bone in skin on), drumsticks or wings
Fresh parsley, chives, or finely chopped green onions (for garnish)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F.
In a ceramic or glass baking dish, mix all the sauce ingredients together. Then add water and mix well.
Add the chicken to the dish and turn to coat it with the sauce. Place the chicken skin side down.
Bake the chicken for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove it from the oven. Turn the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top.
Bake for an additional 30 minutes, then remove it again to spoon over more sauce.
(Optional) If you see any excess fat, tilt the pan and spoon it off.
Change your oven setting to broil/grill on high. Spoon sauce over the chicken generously, then place it under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes. Watch closely as it can caramelize quickly!
Serve the chicken garnished with parsley or green onions, if desired. Enjoy it with sides like mashed potatoes or salad!

How to Serve Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is versatile and can be served with various side dishes. Consider pairing it with cornbread, coleslaw, or a fresh green salad. You could also serve it with creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.

How to Store Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

To store leftover Oven Baked BBQ Chicken, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to eat, simply reheat it in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

Tips to Make Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the sauce for a few hours or overnight before baking.
Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by changing the amount of brown sugar based on your preference.
If you want to spice it up, add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the barbecue sauce mix.

Variation

You can easily modify the sauce to suit your taste. Try adding a bit of honey for extra sweetness, or smoked paprika for that real barbecue flavor. You can also use different cuts of chicken, like breasts or wings, based on what you have.

FAQs

1. Can I use boneless chicken?
Yes, you can use boneless chicken. Just adjust the cooking time as it might cook faster than bone-in pieces.

2. Is it possible to grill the chicken instead?
Absolutely! You can grill the chicken after coating it with the sauce. Just monitor the heat to avoid burning.

3. Can I freeze the leftovers?
Yes, you can freeze the leftovers for up to 2 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw and reheat before serving.

Enjoy making this Oven Baked BBQ Chicken dish, and share it with your loved ones!

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs smothered in a quick homemade barbecue sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Barbecue

Servings 4 servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

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 chicken thighs (bone in skin on), drumsticks or wings You can adjust the cooking time if using boneless chicken.

Garnish

Fresh parsley, chives, or finely chopped green onions For garnish.

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F.
In a ceramic or glass baking dish, mix all the sauce ingredients together. Then add water and mix well.
Add the chicken to the dish and turn to coat it with the sauce. Place the chicken skin side down.

Cooking

Bake the chicken for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove it from the oven. Turn the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top.
Bake for an additional 30 minutes, then remove it again to spoon over more sauce.
(Optional) If you see any excess fat, tilt the pan and spoon it off.
Change your oven setting to broil/grill on high. Spoon sauce over the chicken generously, then place it under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely as it can caramelize quickly!

Serving

Serve the chicken garnished with parsley or green onions, if desired. Enjoy it with sides like mashed potatoes or salad!

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the sauce for a few hours or overnight before baking. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by changing the amount of brown sugar based on your preference. For a spicier sauce, add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce. You can also modify the sauce by adding honey for extra sweetness, or smoked paprika for a barbecue flavor touch.

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