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How to Cook Baked Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

Chicken with barbecue sauce is a tender, juicy chicken dish coated in a sweet, tangy, and smoky glaze that’s baked or grilled until perfectly caramelized.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: baked chicken recipe, baked chicken with barbecue sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo chicken your desired parts
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine

For the barbecue sauce

  • 2 Tbsp. white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pc bay leaf
  • 2 pcs bird's eye chili pepper minced
  • 1 cup 7-UP or Sprite
  • 1 pc large onion chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. ground pepper
  • 1 tsp. peppercorn
  • 1 tsp. MSG

Instructions

How to Cook Baked Chicken with Barbecue Sauce:

  • Cut chicken into big pieces. Mix the barbecue sauce ingredients in a bowl. Marinate chicken in sauce for 2 hours or more.
  • Boil chicken in marinade for 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Bake in preheated oven (300 °F) until brown, occasionally brushing with melted butter and barbecue sauce.
  • Thicken sauce with a little cornstarch (dissolved in water). When serving, top baked chicken with this sauce. Garnish with spring onion or parsley.

Notes

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Marinate for Better Flavor

Let the chicken sit in the barbecue sauce mixture for at least two hours before cooking. This extra time allows the seasonings to penetrate the meat instead of simply coating the surface. If possible, marinate overnight for even juicier and more flavorful chicken.

Brush the Sauce in Thin Layers

Brush the chicken with barbecue sauce and melted butter several times during baking rather than adding all the sauce at once. Thin layers caramelize better and create a glossy, sticky glaze that clings to the meat. Applying too much sauce at one time can cause it to slide off and burn in the pan.

Bake at a Moderate Temperature

Bake the chicken at 300°F so it cooks slowly and evenly without drying out. The lower temperature gives the sugars in the barbecue sauce enough time to caramelize and develop deeper flavor. You'll know the chicken is ready when it is nicely browned and the juices run clear when pierced.