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Barbecue Chicken With Maple Syrup Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender chicken glazed with a sweet and smoky maple barbecue sauce! This recipe, adapted from Cheryl Sedaker's "365 Ways to Cook Chicken," is a family favorite. The rich maple syrup glaze complements the smoky barbecue flavors perfectly. Bonus: it's also fantastic with firm tofu!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 559.5 kcal
Protein 77g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Barbecue Chicken With Maple Syrup

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Ingredients for Barbecue Chicken With Maple Syrup

  • Whole Chickens
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • Yellow Onion

How to Make Barbecue Chicken With Maple Syrup

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup ketchup, ½ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon liquid smoke, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs to the bowl and toss to coat completely.
  4. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  5. Thinly slice one medium yellow onion.
  6. Place half of the sliced onion in the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  7. Arrange the marinated chicken on top of the onions.
  8. Top with the remaining onion slices.
  9. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake for 50 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

49g

Carbs

6g

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