Oven Baked BBQ Rooster – A Stunning 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, simple and fast technique to make BBQ rooster. Being from Missouri I really like sluggish roasted, charcoal barbecue and definitely 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 sort of rooster half lined in BBQ sauce and baked within the oven.

Whereas this recipe could 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 personal do-it-yourself BBQ sauce, please do. However, you can too use one thing retailer purchased and jazz it up a bit.

Associated: Love simple rooster recipes? Subsequent up, attempt 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 if you happen to like. It doesn’t make an enormous distinction to the method.

I additionally extremely suggest overlaying your baking sheet with aluminum foil for straightforward clear up.

How one can Make BBQ Rooster

In case you are 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 elements: BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Brush this over the rooster 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 rooster items (I exploit tongs for this) and brush with the sauce once more. The rooster ought to attain 165°F internally when accomplished. 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 accomplished.

Ideas and Notes

• I preserve the seasoning easy however you may 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 take into account: 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