Oven-Cooked Barbecue Chicken Pieces Recipe

Name: Oven-Cooked Barbecue Chicken Pieces
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 stick celery, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 tablespoons wine vinegar; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon mustard powder; 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 8 8 skinless chicken thighs or 8 skinless chicken breasts; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons wine vinegar
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
8 8 skinless chicken thighs or 8 skinless chicken breasts
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 400F and line a roasting tray with foil.
2
Put 2 tbsp oil in a small pan over a medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic and celery and fry until soft.
3
Meanwhile, mix together the tomato paste, honey, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and lemon juice.
4
Once the vegetables are soft, add the ginger, fry for 2 minutes then stir in the tomato paste mix.
5
Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Add the mustard powder and Tabasco.
6
Rub the chicken in 2 tbsp oil. Season with pepper. Arrange in a single layer in the foil-lined dish.
7
Roast legs and thighs for 15 minutes and breasts for 10.
8
Remove from the oven, pour over the sauce. Mix well to coat the chicken, then return to the oven and cook for 25 minutes, turning once.

579

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* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 1 stick celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Oven-Cooked Barbecue Chicken Pieces falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Oven-Cooked Barbecue Chicken Pieces

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