Sunshine Barbecue Chicken Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful Sunshine Barbecue Chicken recipe, a Reynolds Kitchen classic, is a family favorite for its juicy tenderness and incredible barbecue taste! Easy to make, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in under 90 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, it's so versatile you can even slow cook it in your crockpot! Get ready for tender, juicy chicken bursting with sunshine-y BBQ flavor.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 68.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sunshine Barbecue Chicken

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How to Make Sunshine Barbecue Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place an oven bag inside a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  3. Add 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce and ½ cup of orange juice to the oven bag.
  4. Gently squeeze the bag to combine the barbecue sauce and orange juice.
  5. Add 2 lbs of bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or a mix) to the oven bag.
  6. Turn the bag gently to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce mixture.
  7. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer within the bag.
  8. Secure the oven bag tightly using the provided nylon tie.
  9. Cut 6 half-inch slits in the top of the oven bag to allow steam to escape.
  10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
  11. Carefully remove the bag from the oven (be cautious of steam).
  12. To serve, gently stir the sauce in the bag, then spoon it generously over the chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g