Delicious looking Southern Barbecue Chicken with a nice layer of barbecue on the outside and tender chicken on the inside. Everything is placed on a white plate, sitting on top of a blue, gray and white stripped towel on weathered wood.

Southern Barbecue Chicken

Delicious looking Southern Barbecue Chicken with a nice layer of barbecue on the outside and tender chicken on the inside. Everything is placed on a white plate, sitting on top of a blue, gray and white stripped towel on weathered wood.

Southern Barbecue Chicken

Tender marinated chicken basted with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Marinate 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider or red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or hot sauce
  • ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken, skinless (2 split breasts, 4 drumsticks)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients, except chicken, in a saucepan.
  • Bring contents of saucepan to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until sauce is thickened and flavors are developed.
  • On a large plate or platter, brush chicken with half of the sauce. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Transfer chicken to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, place in oven and broil for 10 minutes on each side. Reduce oven to 350 F.
  • Remove chicken from oven and brush with remaining sauce. Cover with aluminum foil and continue baking for 30 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 breast or 2 small drumsticksCalories: 164calCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 682mgSugar: 12g
Keyword BBQ, Chicken, Comfort Food, Game Day, Potluck, Summer
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