Barbecue Chicken

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + spices

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is leaner, while thighs are often more affordable.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Wash the chicken thighs and legs, placing them in a baking pan without separating them.

Add the sliced onions on top of the chicken, separating the rings.

Cover the baking pan with a lid and place it in the oven for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, remove the chicken from the oven and drain off the broth into a bowl.

Smother the chicken with Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce and honey, adding a little water if desired.

Return the chicken to the oven uncovered for another 45 minutes at 400°F.

After 45 minutes, check the chicken for tenderness and rotate the pieces if necessary.

Taste a piece of chicken to ensure it is tender and the barbecue sauce is not bitter.

Let the chicken cook for a total of about 2 hours, ensuring it remains moist and flavorful.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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