Barbecue Chicken Recipe

The barbecue flavors have found its way into almost every household around the world, and our barbecue chicken recipe will show you why.

Roasted chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful classic BBQ sauce and accompanied by potatoes, corn, and cherry tomatoes on the plate. This recipe serves up a balanced meal that is fitting for any occasion.

As a bonus, you can cook this dish in the oven, saving you the trouble of preparing and working a grill.

Is Barbecue Chicken Healthy?

According to our nutrition guidelines, barbecue chicken is a suitable option for a healthy diet.

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This dish has 498 calories, 6.6 g of saturated fat, and 456 mg sodium per serving due to the skin-on chicken thighs and BBQ sauce—on the heavy side but still reasonable numbers nonetheless.

As the main protein source, chicken thighs provide you with 26 g in each serving.

The vegetable lineup of potatoes, corn, and cherry tomatoes adds many valuable nutrients to this dish like fiber, minerals, vitamins, and other antioxidants.

Ingredients You Will Need

• Chicken: With skin-on chicken thighs as the cut of choice in this recipe, you get to enjoy the tender flesh of chicken and the richness of its skin bathed in the enticing flavor profile of the sauce.
• Vegetables: Potatoes and corn are two popular cookout vegetables. While mashed potatoes and grilled corn are the most common ways to cook them, roasting allows them to absorb the scent and taste of BBQ sauce and chicken. Cherry tomatoes give the dish sweeter and fruitier notes of flavor, acting as a nice counterbalance to the two starchy vegetables.
• BBQ sauce: BBQ sauce is the main attraction of this recipe. The sauce has ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey with spices like garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. This tasty sauce packs a ton of flavor, yet it is not overwhelming in the slightest. It works wonderfully with the chicken, leaving a lingering sweet and savory taste after every bite.

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What Kinds of Chicken Are Best for BBQ

We recommend using chicken thighs or drumsticks because they are not easy to overcook. Also, dark meat cuts are more flavorful thanks to the fat.

However, chicken breast will also benefit from the delicious sauce. BBQ sauce can elevate it from a plain cut to a tasty meal.

Lastly, if you’re making party food, wings are the cut to go for.

How to Store and Reheat the Leftovers

Once the barbecue is removed from the heat, it needs to be eaten or refrigerated within 2 hours. Transfer the leftovers to airtight containers or freezer bags to store. Barbecue chicken should last for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.

You can reheat leftover barbecue chicken in the oven at 300 °F or in a skillet over low heat. Make sure to stir frequently to cook the chicken evenly. A microwave is a viable option, but it tends to heat unevenly.

Side Dishes

We recommend serving barbecue chicken with a light and fresh salad with leafy greens:

• Spring Salad
• Lettuce Salad
• Kale Salad
• Spinach Salad
• Healthy Watermelon Arugula Salad

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Recipes for Baked and Grilled Chicken

As the name suggests, this skillet is a straightforward pairing of chicken and zucchini. The chicken is thoroughly seasoned, cooked with juicy zucchini slices that absorb all of the chicken flavors to make a flavorful meal. The chickpea mash adds a healthy, protein-rich carb.

Saucy, golden brown, and packed with flavors, this Buffalo chicken thighs recipe is a must-try. Bold flavors from the sauce complement the tender, juicy meat, resulting in a delectable dish.

How to Make Barbecue Chicken

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Our barbecue chicken recipe helps you cook up the center of attention at mealtime thanks to the flavorsome chicken and roasted vegetables.

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• cook TIME 1 hr 3 mins
• prep TIME 7 mins
• total TIME 1 hr 10 mins

• COURSE Main Course
• CUISINE Global
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 498 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 27 oz skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
• 12 oz potatoes (cut into wedges)
• 12 oz corn (from 15 oz whole, cut into segments)
• 6 oz cherry tomatoes
• 4 tbsp Heinz ketchup
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)

INSTRUCTIONS

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Prep:

1

Cut the potatoes: Wash the potatoes carefully, especially the skin. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into quarters, then cut the quarters in half to get wedges.

2

Score the chicken: Meanwhile, score 18 oz chicken thighs to help them absorb the marinade better.

3

Cut the corn: Remove the husk and silk of the corn (if any). Place the corn on the cutting board and chop it crosswise into 1-inch thick segments.

4

Chop the parsley: Bunch the parsley into a small mound on the cutting board and chop finely.

Cook:

1

Microwave the potatoes: Put 12 oz potatoes in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Microwave the potatoes for 10 minutes.

2

Make the BBQ sauce: Prepare a small bowl. Add 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp brown sugar, 4 tbsp Heinz ketchup, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Mix until fully combined.

3

Marinate the chicken: Add the BBQ sauce to 18 oz chicken thighs and rub it thoroughly on the chicken thighs. Let them marinate for 5 minutes.

4

Oil the potatoes and corn: Prepare a baking tray lined with foil. Add potatoes and 12 oz corn. Brush them with 1 tbsp olive oil.

5

Cook the potatoes and corn: Bake the two vegetables at 425 °F for 10 minutes.

6

Add the chicken and cherry tomatoes: Remove the tray from the oven. Put the chicken on top skin-side down and leave 1 tbsp of the sauce aside. Add 6 oz cherry tomatoes to the baking tray.

7

Cook the chicken and tomatoes: Resume baking in the oven at 425 °F for 20 minutes.

8

Flip the chicken: Take the baking tray out. Flip the chicken and brush the remaining sauce on the skin side.

9

Continue cooking in the oven: Resume baking at 425 °F for another 12 minutes.

10

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp parsley. Enjoy.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

How to Make Barbecue Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 498Calories from Fat 236

% Daily Value*

Fat 26.2g

40%

Saturated Fat 6.6g

41%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 12g

Cholesterol 125mg

42%

Sodium 456mg

20%

Potassium 974mg

28%

Carbohydrate 43g

14%

Fiber 5g

21%

Sugar 17g

19%

Protein 26g

52%

Vitamin A 897IU

18%

Vitamin C 26mg

32%

Calcium 39mg

4%

Iron 3mg

17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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