Oven-Baked Chicken With Tangy Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Oven-Baked Chicken With Tangy Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder; 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder; ½ tablespoon poultry seasoning (can use less poultry seaoning to taste); 2 teaspoons seasoning salt; black pepper; 10 -12 chicken pieces (can use less chicken); 14-⅓ cup vegetable oil (or as needed); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste) (optional); 1 (20 ounce) bottle ketchup (yes the whole bottle!); ¼ cup light brown sugar, loosley packed; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
½ tablespoon poultry seasoning (can use less poultry seaoning to taste)
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
black pepper
10 -12 chicken pieces (can use less chicken)
14-⅓ cup vegetable oil (or as needed)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste) (optional)
1 (20 ounce) bottle ketchup (yes the whole bottle!)
¼ cup light brown sugar, loosley packed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1
Set oven to 325 degres.
2
In a large bowl mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, seasoning salt and pepper to taste.
3
Coat/season the chicken pieces with the spice mixture on all sides.
4
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
5
Working in batches, add in the coated chicken pieces to the pot; fry about 5 minutes per side.
6
Arrange the browned chicken in a large greased baking sheet.
7
Bake for 20 minutes (bottom oven rack).
8
Meanwhile pour off some of the fat from the pot leaving a couple of tablespoons.
9
Add in onion, garlic and crushed chili flakes (if using) saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
10
Add in all the ketchup from the bottle into the pot, then fill the bottle completely with water, then pour the water into the pot.
11
Add in brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard; boil sauce until slightly thickened (about 15 minutes) stirring occasionally.
12
Remove the chicken from the oven after 20 minutes of baking.
13
Spoon some of sauce liberally over the chicken.
14
Return to oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through (about another 20 minutes).
15
Serve the chicken with the remaining sauce.
16
Delicious!

3778

kcal

Calories

361

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder, 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder, ½ tablespoon poultry seasoning (can use less poultry seaoning to taste), and more.

Yes, Oven-Baked Chicken With Tangy Barbecue Sauce 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.

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Oven-Baked Chicken With Tangy Barbecue Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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