OVEN BAKED BBQ CHICKEN BREASTS
I love grilled barbeque chicken, and when the weather is right, you just might find me outside firing up one of the grills. When I make it for some of my clients, I always save a few pieces for myself, and the crew. However, when the weather is hovering around -5f (-20), and the wind is howling from the north, the last place I...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Chicken
Time 3h40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a small saucepan, and bring to a slow simmer, over low heat.
- 2. Simmer uncovered for just five quick minutes, remove from heat and allow to completely cool.
- 3. Add the chicken breasts to a bowl, pour the marinade over them, and turn several times, to completely coat.
- 4. Chef's Tip: The easiest way to remove the skin from a piece of chicken, is to grab it with a paper towel. The added friction of the paper towel, will help you grab onto that slippery skin, and pull it off with ease.
- 5. Place bowl in the refrigerator, and allow the chicken to marinate for at least three hours, but no more than 8.
- 6. Chef's Note: Every once and awhile return to the fridge and give the chicken a toss.
- 7. Chef's Tip: If you place the chicken and the marinade into a large Ziploc bag, it will make the process a lot neater.
- 8. Place rack in the bottom position, and then preheat to 355f (180).
- 9. Take the chicken out of the marinade, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, bone side down. If you use a glass baking dish, like I do, you can skip the parchment paper.
- 10. Sprinkle with the kosher salt, and the freshly ground black pepper (top side only).
- 11. Place in the oven and allow the chicken to bake for 18 to 20 minutes. The chicken should be about half cooked at this point.
- 12. Open the oven, and brush the tops of the chicken liberally with the BBQ sauce, and then close the oven door.
- 13. Repeat basting the chicken breasts with BBQ sauce every 5 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked through.
- 14. Chef's Note: The trick of continually brushing the chicken with the BBQ sauce will create layers of cooked sauce, and generate a juicy, flavorful, cooked-on-the-grill taste.
- 15. Chef's Tip: The main reason chicken dries out, is that it is cooked too long. To get this right, you will need a temperature probe. Each time you baste the chicken, insert the temperature probe into the fattest part of the breast. When it hits 160f (71c), remove from the oven, tent and allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 8 minutes. During that time, it will continue to cook, and the temperature should rise to 165f (74c), which is the ideal temperature for cooked chicken. If it goes higher, it will begin to dry out quickly, so watch that temp.
- 16. Cooking Terminology: The process of meat/poultry/fish cooking after removing from the oven is called: Carry Over Cooking.
- 17. Serving Tip: I like to serve this chicken with some homemade coleslaw, and fresh biscuits or rolls... drink of choice. That's true Southern style...
- 18. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Sukomar Barua
sukomar.b@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.
gk chaudhary
c10@yahoo.comI'm a big fan of BBQ chicken and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and the chicken is always tender and juicy.
Ayomide Adedamola
a_a@gmail.comThis recipe is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Isatu Kallon
kallonisatu6@aol.comI'm a busy mom and this recipe is a lifesaver. I can throw everything in the oven and dinner is ready in no time.
Zulfiqar Butt
butt.zulfiqar55@hotmail.comThis recipe is so easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Adebesin Abiodun
adebesin_a98@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian and I made this recipe with tofu instead of chicken. It was delicious!
Dera Nwoga
nwoga@yahoo.comI'm on a low-carb diet and this recipe is perfect for me. I just omit the bread crumbs and the chicken is still delicious.
Nabujja Rose
rose_n94@yahoo.comThis recipe is perfect for a summer cookout. I grilled the chicken instead of baking it and it was delicious.
Maruf Dihan
m54@yahoo.comI made this recipe for my picky kids and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.
riyad umar
u.riyad@hotmail.frThis recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I can throw everything in the oven and dinner is ready in no time.
Mahdi Jokhio
jmahdi61@hotmail.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of BBQ sauce and even added different seasonings to the chicken. It always turns out great.
Sughra pHD
sughra51@hotmail.frThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a double batch and froze half of it for later.
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-_-87@hotmail.co.ukI've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for BBQ chicken.
Duncan Jones
jduncan70@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of BBQ chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the BBQ sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
bahadur Qureshi
bahadur.q@gmail.comThis recipe is so easy to follow and the chicken turned out amazing! I love that I can just throw everything in the oven and not have to worry about it.
Benita Williams
williams-b@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
fathima Z
z-f2@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken came out so tender and juicy, and the BBQ sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.