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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sunshine Barbecue Chicken

Oven Cooking Bag
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for oven baking)
1 cup barbecue sauce
½ cup orange juice
Skinless Chicken Pieces

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How to Make Sunshine Barbecue Chicken

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

Carbs

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Chicken Recipes The Americas American Southern Summer Recipes Slow Cooker Grilling & Bbq Baking One Pot Meals

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Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Poultry Oven Easy Chicken Crock Pot Slow Cooker Dietary Meat Equipment 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sunshine Barbecue Chicken?

Sunshine Barbecue Chicken takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sunshine Barbecue Chicken?

Sunshine Barbecue Chicken has approximately 68.1 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sunshine Barbecue Chicken?

The key ingredients for Sunshine Barbecue Chicken are Oven Cooking Bag, Flour, Barbecue Sauce, Orange Juice, Skinless Chicken Pieces. See the full list with measurements above.