Description
This Oven Baked BBQ Chicken with Quick Homemade Barbecue Sauce recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to enjoy tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of spices and then baked to perfection, while the homemade barbecue sauce adds a delicious finishing touch.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Quick Homemade Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and rub with olive oil, then season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken on the wire rack and bake for 25 minutes.
- Make the barbecue sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together all barbecue sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Finish baking: After 25 minutes of baking, remove the chicken and brush generously with the barbecue sauce. Return to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is caramelized. Brush with more sauce before serving if desired.
Notes
- For crispier skin, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
