Simple recipes like this four ingredient baked BBQ chicken are just perfect for a relaxing weeknight meal for the whole family. Sweet, sticky, tender, and a little bit of heat is just the perfect combination to get everyone to the table.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, chicken, Comfort food, Sauce
Servings: 8Servings
Calories: 100kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
9 X 13 Cake Pan
Glass Mixing Bowl
Whisk Set
Brush
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Ingredients
2WholeChickensCut up
2CupsBBQ SauceSee the recipe card below for my BBQ Sauce I used today.
1teaspoonLawry's Seasoned Salt
1teaspoon pepper
1Cup Water
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the chicken skin side down in a 9 X 13 baking pan. Since we are making two chickens today, this will require two pans. Season with half of the seasoned salt and pepper. Add half cup of water to each pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
Save 1/2 cup of the BBQ Sauce for dipping in a separate container.
Remove chicken from oven and turn each piece. Season this side with the rest of the seasoned salt and pepper. Coat the top of the chicken with barbecue sauce using a basting brush. Turn the temperature of the oven up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Return the chicken to the oven and bake 7 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven again and baste. Place the chicken back in the oven. Do this for a total of three times.
Check the internal temperature of the chicken. If it has reached 160-165 degrees. Remove the chicken and let rest before cutting or serving.
If the chicken is not crisp or browned enough, move the pan to the top rack in the oven and place under the broiler 3-5 minutes until it is crispy and browned.