Barbecue Chicken

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Just so you know, this is one of my family’s favorite baked chicken recipes. My husband said it was definitely restaurant quality or better. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!

Ingredients (4 servings):

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
Instructions:
  1. If the chicken is frozen, defrost it in a bowl with hot water for about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Line an  8×8 inch glass baking dish with foil. Place the chicken in the dish, in a single layer and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes.
  4. Make the sauce in a small bowl by mixing together all of the ingredients (other than the chicken).
  5. After the chicken has cooked for 45 minutes, take it out of the oven and carefully remove the layers of skin (fat) and discard. Puncture the meat a few times with a fork. Drizzle the sauce on top of the chicken (about 1 Tbsp. sauce per thigh).
  6. Place the chicken back in the oven and bake for about 35 or 40 more minutes (or until chicken is thoroughly cooked).
This BBQ chicken goes great with a simple green salad and baked potatoes— just throw in a few potatoes on one of the oven racks while the chicken is cooking and they should be done right around the same time as the chicken.
*Inspired by THIS recipe.