Best Oven BBQ Chicken Recipe

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + spices

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless reduces fat, thighs are often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor.

Grate the onion using the small side of a grater.

Wash the chicken thighs thoroughly, including under the skin, using lime or vinegar.

Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag for marinating.

Add 2 tablespoons of seasoned salt, 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce, and the grated onion to the bag.

Add 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke to the bag for a smoky flavor.

Close the bag and mix well to coat the chicken with the seasoning.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, crumpling it first to help it stay in place.

Place the chicken thighs skin side down on the baking sheet.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Bake the chicken for 30 minutes.

Flip the chicken over and turn the pan to ensure even cooking, then bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove the chicken, drain off excess water, and clean the pan if needed.

Brush barbecue sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly covered.

Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.

Flip the chicken one last time, brush more barbecue sauce on top, and turn the pan again.

Bake for another 10 minutes, then check for doneness.

If desired, bake for an additional 5 minutes for a more charred finish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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