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oven barbecue chicken leg quarters on a plate garnished with parsley.

Oven Barbecue Chicken

Author: Sheila Thigpen
This baked barbecue chicken is mouth-watering and finger-lickin good! My oven barbecue chicken is basted with a tangy Memphis-style BBQ sauce to create a delicious glaze.
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Prep Time 2 hrs
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 3 hrs
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brine

  • 1 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 chicken leg quarters

BBQ Sauce

  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken into a gallon-size ziplock bag. Combine all ingredients for the brine and pour into bag with chicken. Seal tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours (at least a minimum of 30 minutes).
  • Remove chicken from bag and pat dry with paper towels, discarding the brine.
  • Oil grill grates and heat to medium high. Place chicken on grill and cook about 10 minutes on each side to crisp up the skin and get nice grill marks.
  • Bake chicken in a 375 degree oven to finish cooking, about 35-40 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees. After 20 minutes, baste all over with barbecue sauce. Baste again before the end of cooking.
  • Serve with extra sauce.

BBQ Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together all the ingredients except the oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the oil until smooth.

Notes

  • Poultry is considered safe to eat when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Because the bones can affect your temperature reading, bake until a thermometer reads 170 degrees F to be safe.
  • Let oven barbecue chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to distribute evenly through the meat instead of leaking out onto your plate!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 2819mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g
Keyword bbq chicken, brined, memphis-style bbq sauce
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