Sweet ‘n Smoky Oven BBQ Chicken Recipe
Description: This Sweet ‘n Smoky Oven BBQ Chicken recipe combines the rich flavors of maple syrup-infused BBQ sauce with tender broiler-fryer chicken, creating a dish beloved by families for its balanced tanginess and sweetness.
Cooking Times:
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 1 hour | 1 hour 15 minutes |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 893.2
- Total Fat: 62.4g
- Saturated Fat: 13.5g
- Cholesterol: 172.5mg
- Sodium: 584.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugars: 32.6g
- Protein: 44g
Ingredients:
- 1 broiler-fryer chicken
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup catsup (ketchup)
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the broiler-fryer chicken, skin side up, in a baking pan.
- Pour the water around the chicken in the pan.
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Seasoning:
- Sprinkle hickory smoke salt and pepper over the chicken.
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Baking:
- Bake the chicken, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
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Make the BBQ Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together catsup (ketchup), mustard, vinegar, and maple syrup to create the BBQ sauce.
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Final Cooking:
- Pour the prepared BBQ sauce over the chicken.
- Continue baking the chicken for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and a fork can be easily inserted.
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Serving:
- Once cooked through, remove from the oven.
- Serve hot, accompanied by your favorite sides.
This Sweet ‘n Smoky Oven BBQ Chicken recipe yields 4 servings and is rated highly by its reviewers for its delightful balance of flavors and tender chicken texture. It’s perfect for a family meal or a gathering where you want to impress with a homemade BBQ chicken dish.
