Oven Baked BBQ Hen – A Lovely Mess

I really like BBQ sauce. Like, no actually, I LOVE it. So this BBQ rooster recipe actually highlights this love. That is additionally an excellent easy, simple and fast approach to make BBQ rooster. Being from Missouri I really like gradual roasted, charcoal barbecue and positively smoked meats of all types (though brisket will most likely all the time have my coronary heart), however this recipe is none of these. That is any type of rooster half coated in BBQ sauce and baked within the oven.

Whereas this recipe might be made in lower than Half-hour (relying on what sort of rooster items you might be utilizing), I do have some recommendations to spice this up! First off, if you wish to make your personal do-it-yourself BBQ sauce, please do. However, you may as well use one thing retailer purchased and jazz it up a bit.

Associated: Love simple rooster recipes? Subsequent up, attempt our Hen Parmesan, Crispy Baked Hen Wings, or Hen Alfredo.

Components

• Hen- if frozen thaw first
• BBQ sauce
• Worcestershire sauce
• Honey
• Seasoning salt – I like Lawry’s

I like to make use of skin-on rooster for this recipe, however you need to use skinless should you like. It doesn’t make an enormous distinction to the method.

I additionally extremely suggest protecting your baking sheet with aluminum foil for simple clear up.

Tips on how to Make BBQ Hen

If you’re utilizing frozen rooster, thaw it first. Season the items of the rooster with seasoning salt and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

In a small bowl, stir collectively the sauce elements: BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Brush this over the rooster items.

Bake at 425°F for 25-Half-hour complete (for drumsticks). Each 8-10 minutes take away the pan from the oven, flip or rotate the rooster items (I take advantage of tongs for this) and brush with the sauce once more. The rooster ought to attain 165°F internally when achieved. I normally cease baking when it reaches 160° after which broil for 2-3 minutes on the very finish to get a couple of crispy bits.

Let the rooster relaxation on the pan for a couple of minutes earlier than serving.

How Lengthy to Bake Completely different Hen Items

• Hen Breasts: 14-18 minutes
• Hen Wings: 40-42 minutes
• Hen Thighs: 16-18 minutes
• Hen Tenders: 15-16 minutes
• Entire Hen: 70-80 minutes (for 3.5-4 lb rooster)

Bake instances can differ as not all rooster cuts are common. The easiest way to examine is to make use of a meat thermometer and ensure the thickest a part of the lower (not hitting bone) reaches 165°F when achieved.

Suggestions and Notes

• I preserve the seasoning easy however you might add greater than seasoning salt and even use a rub for the rooster earlier than baking. Attempt garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne or paprika.
• There are lots of methods to boost a store-bought BBQ sauce like I’ve right here. Another additions you may contemplate: maple syrup, soy sauce, molasses, peach preserves, or sizzling sauce like Frank’s or sriracha.
• I wish to serve BBQ with ranch dressing and celery. Additionally moist wipes if I serve handheld items like drumsticks or wings. 🙂

What to Serve with BBQ Hen