Easy American BBQ Chicken (Printable Version)
Juicy BBQ chicken with a simple homemade sauce, perfect for oven or grill.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 2 pounds chicken drumsticks and thighs
02 - 1 large onion, sliced
→ Homemade BBQ Sauce
03 - 1 cup ketchup
04 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
05 - 3 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) or heat a grill to medium-high.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
03 - Arrange chicken pieces and onion slices evenly in a large roasting pan or on a grill-safe tray.
04 - Generously brush the chicken and onions with half of the BBQ sauce, coating all sides.
05 - Place the chicken in the oven or on the grill. Cook for 25 minutes, turning pieces once halfway through.
06 - Brush the chicken with the remaining BBQ sauce. Roast or grill for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and caramelized.
07 - Remove the chicken from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready with pantry basics
- Perfect on the grill or in your oven
- Kids love the sticky flavorful finish
- The sauce doubles as a dip for fries or veggies
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- Chicken thighs or drumsticks make for the juiciest BBQ
- Homemade sauce customization means you control the flavor and sweetness
- This recipe works year-round indoor or out
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- Always taste your sauce before you use it Every batch of ketchup or vinegar is different
- Pat chicken dry to help the skin crisp rather than steam
- Rest after roasting lets the meat stay juicy and absorbs the sauce better