Oven Baked BBQ Rooster – A Lovely Mess

I really like BBQ sauce. Like, no actually, I LOVE it. So this BBQ rooster recipe actually highlights this love. That is additionally an excellent easy, straightforward and fast option to make BBQ rooster. Being from Missouri I really like sluggish roasted, charcoal barbecue and definitely smoked meats of every kind (though brisket will in all probability all the time have my coronary heart), however this recipe is none of these. That is any sort of rooster 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 rooster 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 can too use one thing retailer purchased and jazz it up a bit.

Associated: Love straightforward rooster recipes? Subsequent up, strive 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 rooster 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.

Find out how to Make BBQ Rooster

If you’re utilizing frozen rooster, thaw it first. Season the items of the rooster 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 rooster 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 rooster items (I take advantage of tongs for this) and brush with the sauce once more. The rooster 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 just a few crispy bits.

Let the rooster 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 rooster)

Bake instances can fluctuate as not all rooster cuts are common. The easiest way to verify 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 maintain the seasoning easy however you could possibly add greater than seasoning salt and even use a rub for the rooster earlier than baking. Strive 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 would possibly think about: maple syrup, soy sauce, molasses, peach preserves, or sizzling sauce like Frank’s or sriracha.
• I prefer 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