Grandma's Oven Barbecued Chicken Recipe

Name: Grandma's Oven Barbecued Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons shortening; 3 lbs chicken pieces; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 cup catsup; ½ cup celery, cut fine; ½ tablespoon prepared mustard; ⅛ tablespoon red pepper; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons shortening
3 lbs chicken pieces
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 cup catsup
½ cup celery, cut fine
½ tablespoon prepared mustard
⅛ tablespoon red pepper
¼ cup lemon juice
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt

1
Note: This recipe works best with pieces of chicken with bone.
2
Boneless breasts tend to dry out and get overdone with this recipe.
3
Cook chicken in the hot shortening in a large ovenproof skillet until a rich golden color.
4
Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour over chicken in skillet.
5
Cover tightly and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
6
Remove lid and put pan in 350F oven for 35 to 60 minutes (pieces with bone will take much longer to bake than boneless breasts).
7
As the chicken bakes, baste it frequently with the sauce.

598

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons shortening, 3 lbs chicken pieces, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 cup catsup, and more.

Yes, Grandma's Oven Barbecued Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grandma's Oven Barbecued Chicken

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