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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken with Homemade Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings (5-6 people)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Oven Baked BBQ Chicken recipe features succulent chicken thighs, drumsticks, or wings slow-baked in a quick homemade barbecue sauce. The sauce is tangy, sweet, and loaded with rich flavors from ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, creating a luscious glaze that caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. Perfect for a comforting meal craving sticky, juicy chicken without firing up the grill, this dish is garnished with fresh herbs and pairs wonderfully with mashed potato and green bean salad.

Ingredients

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BBQ 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 (optional)

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, combine all the BBQ sauce ingredients: ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
  3. Add Chicken: Place the chicken pieces into the baking dish with the sauce, turning them to coat evenly. Arrange the chicken skin side down in the sauce.
  4. Bake First Stage: Bake the chicken uncovered for 20 minutes to begin cooking and infuse flavors.
  5. Turn Chicken and Baste: Remove the dish from the oven, turn the chicken pieces over, and spoon some sauce over them to keep them moist and flavorful.
  6. Bake Second Stage: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes to ensure chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Skim Off Fat (Optional): Carefully tilt the baking dish and use a spoon to skim off any excess fat that has collected in the sauce for a leaner finish.
  8. Broil to Caramelize: Change the oven setting to broil/grill on high. Generously spoon sauce over the chicken and place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes. This step caramelizes the chicken skin and thickens the sauce—watch closely to prevent burning.
  9. Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley, chives, or green onions if desired. Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes and green bean salad.

Notes

  • This recipe is ideal for those craving sticky BBQ chicken without using an outdoor grill or BBQ.
  • The homemade BBQ sauce simmers with the chicken juices, resulting in a flavorful and juicy glaze.
  • Broiling at the end creates a beautifully caramelized finish—do not leave unattended to avoid burning.
  • Chicken pieces can be any combination of thighs, drumsticks, or wings depending on preference.
  • Pair with classic sides like mashed potatoes and a fresh green bean salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 256 g
  • Calories: 392 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 655 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 33 g
  • Cholesterol: 168 mg

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