Oven Baked BBQ Hen – A Stunning Mess

I really like BBQ sauce. Like, no actually, I LOVE it. So this BBQ rooster recipe actually highlights this love. That is additionally an excellent easy, simple and fast option to make BBQ rooster. Being from Missouri I really like gradual roasted, charcoal barbecue and positively smoked meats of every kind (though brisket will in all probability all the time have my coronary heart), however this recipe is none of these. That is any form of rooster half coated in BBQ sauce and baked within the oven.

Whereas this recipe might be made in lower than Half-hour (relying on what kind of rooster items you might be utilizing), I do have some recommendations to spice this up! First off, if you wish to make your individual do-it-yourself BBQ sauce, please do. However, you too can use one thing retailer purchased and jazz it up a bit.

Associated: Love simple rooster recipes? Subsequent up, strive our Hen Parmesan, Crispy Baked Hen Wings, or Hen Alfredo.

Elements

• Hen- if frozen thaw first
• BBQ sauce
• Worcestershire sauce
• Honey
• Seasoning salt – I like Lawry’s

I like to make use of skin-on rooster for this recipe, however you should utilize skinless in the event you like. It doesn’t make an enormous distinction to the method.

I additionally extremely advocate masking your baking sheet with aluminum foil for simple clear up.

The best way to Make BBQ Hen

If you’re utilizing frozen rooster, thaw it first. Season the items of the rooster with seasoning salt and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

In a small bowl, stir collectively the sauce substances: BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Brush this over the rooster items.

Bake at 425°F for 25-Half-hour complete (for drumsticks). Each 8-10 minutes take away the pan from the oven, flip or rotate the rooster items (I take advantage of tongs for this) and brush with the sauce once more. The rooster ought to attain 165°F internally when accomplished. I normally cease baking when it reaches 160° after which broil for 2-3 minutes on the very finish to get a number of crispy bits.

Let the rooster relaxation on the pan for a couple of minutes earlier than serving.

How Lengthy to Bake Totally different Hen Items

• Hen Breasts: 14-18 minutes
• Hen Wings: 40-42 minutes
• Hen Thighs: 16-18 minutes
• Hen Tenders: 15-16 minutes
• Entire Hen: 70-80 minutes (for 3.5-4 lb rooster)

Bake instances can range as not all rooster cuts are common. The easiest way to test is to make use of a meat thermometer and ensure the thickest a part of the reduce (not hitting bone) reaches 165°F when accomplished.

Suggestions and Notes

• I hold the seasoning easy however you would add greater than seasoning salt and even use a rub for the rooster earlier than baking. Strive garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne or paprika.
• There are a lot of methods to boost a store-bought BBQ sauce like I’ve right here. Another additions you may contemplate: maple syrup, soy sauce, molasses, peach preserves, or scorching sauce like Frank’s or sriracha.
• I wish to serve BBQ with ranch dressing and celery. Additionally moist wipes if I serve handheld items like drumsticks or wings. 🙂

What to Serve with BBQ Hen