Baked Barbecue Sauce Chicken Recipe
This baked barbecue sauce chicken recipe cooks chicken pieces in the oven with a quick, sweet-and-tangy tomato-based sauce. You’ll simmer the sauce briefly on the stove, pour it over the chicken, then bake until the glaze thickens and lightly caramelizes. The ingredients are simple, the steps are clear, and it’s easy to pair with rice, roasted potatoes, or a crisp salad.
Ingredients
1. For the sauce
2. For the chicken
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and arrange
Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Set the chicken pieces in a baking dish in a single layer.
Cook the sauce
Melt the margarine in a small saucepan. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes to soften. Stir in brown sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Coat the chicken
Pour the sauce over the chicken. Turn the pieces so they’re evenly covered.
Bake and baste
Bake for 60 minutes. At the 30-minute mark, flip the chicken and spoon some pan sauce over the top. If the glaze tightens too fast, splash in a few tablespoons of water.
Rest and serve
When the chicken is cooked through, let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve with rice, roasted potatoes, or salad.