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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Ingredients for Barbecued Oven Chicken

  • Chicken
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)

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.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

89g

Carbs

0g