Oven Baked BBQ Hen – 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 a brilliant easy, straightforward and fast strategy to make BBQ hen. Being from Missouri I really like sluggish roasted, charcoal barbecue and positively smoked meats of every kind (though brisket will most likely at all times have my coronary heart), however this recipe is none of these. That is any sort of hen half coated in BBQ sauce and baked within the oven.

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

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

Elements

• Hen- 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 need to use skinless should you like. It doesn’t make an enormous distinction to the method.

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

Methods to Make BBQ Hen

If you’re 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 substances: 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 exploit tongs for this) and brush with the sauce once more. The hen ought to attain 165°F internally when carried out. I often 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 hen 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
• Complete Hen: 70-80 minutes (for 3.5-4 lb hen)

Bake instances can differ as not all hen cuts are common. One of the simplest ways 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.

Ideas and Notes

• I preserve the seasoning easy however you may add greater than seasoning salt and even use a rub for the hen earlier than baking. Attempt garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne or paprika.
• There are numerous 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 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