How to make easy oven baked BBQ Chicken

Oven-roasting chicken in barbecue sauce is a tasty alternative to outdoor grilling.

Sweet and tangy barbecued chicken is a popular dish with children and adults alike, and is often prepared during the warmer summer months. When barbecuing outdoors isn't an option, this oven-baked chicken is a delicious alternative. Whole chicken pieces are seasoned and roasted until crispy, then coated in barbecue sauce and baked to juicy perfection. Serve this chicken with a side dish and salad for a simple, complete meal and prepare for rave reviews.

Things You'll Need

• 1 3-lb. whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 cups prepared barbecue sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• Large baking dish
• Paper towel
• Aluminum foil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and pat the chicken pieces dry with the paper towel.

2. Season the chicken with the salt and black pepper, and place the pieces inside the large baking dish.

3. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.

4. Remove the dish from the oven, uncover and carefully drain any fat from the pan. Pour the prepared barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken pieces, return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

5. Remove the dish from the oven, serve and enjoy.

References

• Food.com: Kittencal's Easy Oven-Baked Barbecued Chicken
• Allrecipes.com: Baked Bar-be-que Chicken