President Eisenhower'S Favorite Barbecued Chicken

Name: President Eisenhower'S Favorite Barbecued Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, cut up; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/3 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 cup water; salt, to taste; 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, cut up
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 cup water
salt, to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes

1
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat.
2
Brown the chicken pieces, in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the skillet.
3
When nicely browned on all sides, remove chicken, drain briefly and place in a large ovenproof casserole dish.
4
Add the chopped onion and celery to the oil remaining in the skillet.
5
Cook until the vegetables soften, 5-8 minute.
6
Add the vinegar, brown sugar, lemon juice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard and 1 cup of water.
7
Mix well and taste; adjust seasoning to your taste.
8
Add red pepper flakes, to taste.
9
Simmer the sauce for 30 min to blend the flavors together.
10
While sauce is simmering, preheat the oven to 325u00b0F.
11
Pour the sauce over the browned chicken in the casserole dish.
12
Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 1 hour, or until the juices run clear.

235

kcal

Calories

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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, cut up, 1 onion, peeled and chopped, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, President Eisenhower'S Favorite 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!