Barbecued Oven Chicken Recipe

Juicy, fall-off-the-bone barbecued chicken ready in under an hour! This incredibly easy recipe requires minimal prep time—get it in the oven while it preheats—and delivers maximum flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 890.1 kcal
Protein 154g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecued Oven Chicken

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How to Make Barbecued Oven Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Butterfly a whole chicken (approximately 3-4 lbs) and place it skin-side up in a baking dish.
  3. Spread 1/2 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce evenly over the top of the chicken.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken, and spread the remaining 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce over the now-topside.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C).
  7. Cook for another 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

89g

Carbs

0g

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