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 gradual roasted, charcoal barbecue and positively smoked meats of all types (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 lined in BBQ sauce and baked within the oven.

Whereas this recipe may be made in lower than Half-hour (relying on what sort of hen items you might be 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 as well use one thing retailer purchased and jazz it up a bit.

Associated: Love straightforward hen recipes? Subsequent up, strive 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 should 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 straightforward clear up.

Learn how to Make BBQ Hen

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 components: BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Brush this over the hen items.

Bake at 425°F for 25-Half-hour whole (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 executed. I often cease baking when it reaches 160° after which broil for 2-3 minutes on the very finish to get a number 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
• Entire Hen: 70-80 minutes (for 3.5-4 lb hen)

Bake instances can range as not all hen cuts are common. One of the best ways to examine is to make use of a meat thermometer and ensure the thickest a part of the reduce (not hitting bone) reaches 165°F when executed.

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 a lot 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 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 Hen