Oven Baked BBQ Rooster – A Lovely Mess

I really like BBQ sauce. Like, no actually, I LOVE it. So this BBQ hen recipe actually highlights this love. That is additionally an excellent easy, straightforward and fast strategy to make BBQ hen. Being from Missouri I really like gradual roasted, charcoal barbecue and definitely smoked meats of every kind (though brisket will in all probability at all times have my coronary heart), however this recipe is none of these. That is any type of hen half coated in BBQ sauce and baked within the oven.

Whereas this recipe might be made in lower than Half-hour (relying on what kind of hen items you might be utilizing), I do have some solutions to spice this up! First off, if you wish to make your individual home made BBQ sauce, please do. However, you too can use one thing retailer purchased and jazz it up a bit.

Associated: Love straightforward hen recipes? Subsequent up, attempt our Rooster Parmesan, Crispy Baked Rooster Wings, or Rooster Alfredo.

Substances

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

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

I additionally extremely advocate overlaying your baking sheet with aluminum foil for straightforward clear up.

Easy methods to Make BBQ Rooster

In case you are utilizing frozen hen, thaw it first. Season the items of the hen 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 hen 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 hen items (I take advantage of tongs for this) and brush with the sauce once more. The hen ought to attain 165°F internally when carried out. I normally cease baking when it reaches 160° after which broil for 2-3 minutes on the very finish to get just a few crispy bits.

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

How Lengthy to Bake Completely different Rooster Items

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

Bake occasions can range as not all hen cuts are common. The easiest way to test is to make use of a meat thermometer and ensure the thickest a part of the minimize (not hitting bone) reaches 165°F when carried out.

Suggestions and Notes

• I maintain the seasoning easy however you would add greater than seasoning salt and even use a rub for the hen earlier than baking. Strive garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne or paprika.
• There are a lot of methods to boost a store-bought BBQ sauce like I’ve right here. Another additions you may think about: maple syrup, soy sauce, molasses, peach preserves, or scorching 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 Rooster