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Saucy Baked BBQ Chicken

BBQ Baked Chicken

Starting today, my husband and I are on the road to our new home in Austin, Texas, and we couldn’t be more excited, nervous and eager! So, to celebrate our new Southern nest, I thought what better recipe to post than my most recent favorite for baked BBQ chicken…

This recipe is the most simple and scrumptious I have ever come across, and my love affair with BBQ chicken has been a long one! I grew up on a farm where it was a year-round staple, and ever since childhood it’s been one of my most favorite comfort foods.

Austin Bluebonnets

The tangy, slightly sweet barbecue sauce comes together easily and coats the chicken in a marinade for a few hours. Once it’s ready to bake, just put a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet and plop your chicken on top (The cooling rack allows heat to get under the chicken, avoiding sogginess). In 15 minute increments, take your chicken out a glaze it with more sauce, and in an hour it’s done – You have the most unbelievably moist, tender chicken with flavorful, crispy skin that tastes even better than grilled!

Baked BBQ Chicken

This sticky, saucy baked BBQ chicken falls right off the bone and is absolutely delicious with my Crispy Oven-Baked Potato Fries and an ice cold drink. Now, if that doesn’t make you crave summertime, I don’t know what will!

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Saucy Baked BBQ Chicken

Yield: Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

12 chicken drumsticks or 8 thighs, about 3 1/2 pounds

1 cup barbecue sauce, divided

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Vegetable oil to grease pan

Directions:

With a sharp knife, make 2 slashes about 1-inch apart into the thickest part of the drumstick, cutting to the bone. Transfer the chicken to a large sealable plastic freezer bag.

In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce with the rest of the ingredients. Pour into the bag of chicken, press out most of the air, and seal tightly. Shake the bag gently to distribute the sauce evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a heatproof wire cooling rack. Remove the chicken from the bag with tongs and space evenly on the rack. Discard the contents of the bag. Brush both sides of the drumsticks with barbecue sauce.

Bake for 15 minutes, remove, and brush generously with more sauce. Return to the oven, and repeat this brushing process 3 more times, for a total cooking time of about 50-60 minutes. When done, the chicken will be fork tender and nicely glazed.

Enjoy!

Adapted from About.com

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  1. Chung-Ah @ Damn Delicious says

    May 28, 2011 at 7:13 am

    I just love the color of that bbq sauce. Looks delicious!!

  2. thecompletecookbook says

    May 28, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Have a safe and enjoyable journey.
    Your baked bbq chicken looks fabulous.
    :-) Mandy

  3. andrea @ From the Bookshelf says

    May 28, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Safe journey!
    What a great recipe for a rainy BBQ day!

  4. yummychunklet says

    May 28, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    OMG, that sauce looks incredibly slick and tasty! And what a wonderful shot with the city skyline in the back. Great post!

  5. Shawnda says

    May 28, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Safe trip! And congrats on becoming a Texan :)

  6. Charlie says

    May 28, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Georgia:
    Praying for many blessings in your new home!

    Charlie

  7. baking.serendipity says

    May 28, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    What a perfect recipe for my Memorial Day picnic :) This looks fantastic, Georgia! Safe travels and best wishes as you start a life in Texas!

  8. Martha (MM) says

    May 28, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    Sure looks delicious! Have a safe trip and a great weekend!

  9. Chef Dennis says

    May 28, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    that chicken looks fantastic!!!! I hope you enjoy living in Austin, how I do miss Texas!
    Best of luck in your new city!
    Dennis

  10. Betty @ scrambled henfruit says

    May 29, 2011 at 2:34 am

    Mmmm…your chicken looks delicious! Have a safe trip to Austin. :)

  11. Angie's Recipes says

    May 29, 2011 at 7:45 am

    The bbq chicken looks lipsmacking!
    All the best with the new home!
    Angie

  12. warmvanillasugar says

    May 29, 2011 at 8:53 am

    Great dinner idea. So summer appropriate.

  13. SavoringTime in the Kitchen says

    May 29, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    There is nothing better than chicken legs with BBQ sauce! These sound especially delicious and saucy.

    Happy new home! I hear Austin is a wonderful place.

  14. marla says

    May 30, 2011 at 4:24 am

    Georgia, this chicken looks great. Reminds me of the grilling my dad used to do when I was a kid. Cookin’ Canuck & I just launched out Get Grillin’ event, you must submit this link when we call for entree’s in a few weeks. Can’t wait to hear all about Austin!

  15. Lynda - TasteFood says

    May 30, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    This recipe sounds wonderful and easy to make – thanks. Best wishes with your move!

  16. Maris (In Good Taste) says

    May 30, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Looks amazing. MESSY, but delicious :)

  17. wendyweekendgourmet says

    May 30, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    This chicken looks saucy and delish, and I love that it can be baked in the oven!! Safe travels…welcome to Texas!! Once you’re settled, I’m hoping to tag up for lunch one weekend this summer. It’ll seem hot when you get here, but you do eventually adjust to the heat. Or so I tell myself…I’ve lived here all my life and still grouse about our summers!

  18. Bo says

    May 30, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Looks lip-smakin good!

  19. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says

    May 30, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    Looks like the perfect recipe for this holiday weekend. Hope your move goes smoothly!

  20. Jenn says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Oh, wow, that looks sooooooo good!!!

  21. Stephanie says

    May 31, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    I love that this chicken is baked — making it halthier than most. It looks so moist and delicious!

  22. Magic of Spice says

    May 31, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    Those are some gorgeous BBQ chicken legs! I am sure this is perfect for oven or grill…
    Hope you have an easy move and wonderful transition to your new home :)

  23. carolinaheartstrings says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    Loved your post. The food looks wonderful.

  24. Erin @ Lemon Sugar says

    June 2, 2011 at 12:33 am

    These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them, soon. Welcome to the midwest!

  25. SmileMonsters says

    June 2, 2011 at 1:44 am

    I made this tonight for dinner and it was a hit for this picky crowd!

    Thanks so much!

    Jo @ SmileMonsters

  26. SAR0316 says

    July 11, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Welcome to Texas!

  27. claire says

    July 21, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    welcome to tx! i cant wait to hear what you think of it! my boyfriend and i were in austin last weekend and loved it!

  28. Kari says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Whoa, this was good! We tried it tonight with corn muffins and a salad. So easy! Thanks!!

  29. Monique says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Hi Georgia, great recipe! What is the maximum amount of time the chicken be refrigerated for in the marinade?

    Thank you.

    • Georgia — December 23rd, 2013 @ 10:07 pm

      Up to 1 day is fine.

  30. Keira Quintero says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Just a question, do you take the skin off the chicken first? I’m excited to try this recipe. Thanks!

    • Georgia — January 19th, 2015 @ 11:02 am

      You can do either, but I prefer my BBQ chicken skinless.

  31. Whitley says

    September 28, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    You created some decent points there. I looked on the net for the problem and found most individuals will go together with along with your internet site.

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