Enjoy a finger-licking good meal with this oven-barbecued chicken recipe. This flavorful dish features tender chicken coated in a tangy and smoky barbecue sauce. The chicken is cooked in the oven, resulting in juicy and perfectly cooked meat with a caramelized, slightly charred exterior. It's easy to make, requires minimal effort, and is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Serve it with your favorite side dishes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to make the barbecue sauce.
- Place the chicken thighs and drumsticks in a large baking dish. Season them with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and baste the chicken with the sauce from the bottom of the dish.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the oven-barbecued chicken hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
- Enjoy!
