How To Make The Best Homemade BBQ Chicken
Recipe Overview
Overview
This homemade BBQ Chicken recipe is a delightful way to enjoy tender, juicy chicken with a smoky flavor. The process begins with marinating chicken legs in a mixture of spices, barbecue sauce, and honey, which not only adds flavor but also helps to tenderize the meat. The use of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika gives the chicken a rich depth of flavor, while the addition of brown sugar balances the savory notes with a hint of sweetness.
After marinating, the chicken is baked until golden brown, allowing the skin to crisp up beautifully. The aroma that fills the kitchen is simply irresistible! Once cooked, a homemade barbecue sauce made from the leftover marinade is drizzled over the chicken, enhancing the flavor even further. This step ensures that every bite is packed with deliciousness.
Whether you’re serving this dish at a family gathering or enjoying it on a casual weeknight, this BBQ Chicken is sure to impress. It’s easy to prepare and can be paired with a variety of sides, making it a versatile addition to your recipe collection. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Gather chicken legs, barbecue sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, honey, brown sugar, oil, and seasonings.
Tip: Add white vinegar for a nice sweetness and a little bit of sourness.
Wash chicken in lemon juice and dry off any excess water.
Pierce the chicken with a knife to allow seasoning to penetrate.
Mix oil with the seasoning and some brown sugar.
Add the seasoning mixture to the chicken and massage it in.
Add barbecue sauce and ketchup to the chicken and mix well.
Tip: Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes for better flavor.
Spray oil in the baking pan and add onion and crushed garlic at the bottom.
Tip: Adding onion and crushed garlic to the baking pan enhances the flavor of the chicken.
Place the seasoned chicken in the baking pan.
Put the chicken in the oven at 180°C (or 450°F) for 35 to 40 minutes.
Combine leftover seasoning with water, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, and smoked paprika.
Tip: Allow the barbecue sauce to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for better flavor.
Allow the barbecue sauce to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Take the chicken out of the oven after 40 minutes.
Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken.
Tip: Remove excess liquid from the chicken before adding barbecue sauce for a better texture.
Return the chicken to the oven after adding sauce.
Tip: Add remaining barbecue sauce on top of the chicken and return to the oven for extra flavor.
Plate the barbecue chicken for serving.
Tip: Garnish with dry parsley for added color and flavor.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Marinating chicken in a mixture of spices and sauces enhances its flavor and tenderness.
- •Using a mix of barbecue sauce and honey creates a sweet and smoky glaze.
- •Piercing the chicken before marinating allows the flavors to penetrate deeper.
- •Baking chicken at a high temperature helps achieve a crispy skin.
