Oven Baked BBQ Chicken
Sweet, savory, smoky chicken boasting perfectly juicy meat and delightfully crispy skin.
Servings 6
Calories 601kcal
Ingredients
For the BBQ Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For the Chicken
- 4 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, drumsticks, and/or breasts (see note above)
- Vegetable oil or cooking spray for coating the rack
Instructions
- To make the BBQ sauce, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Remove and reserve 1 cup of the sauce.
- Add the chicken to the remaining sauce and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place an oven-safe cooking rack on top of the foil and brush the rack with oil or coat with cooking spray.
- Arrange the chicken on the rack, skin-side up.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the chicken is browned (slightly blackened is OK too!), and a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and brush with reserved BBQ sauce. Return the pan to the oven and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1214mg | Potassium: 1080mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg