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Barbecue Sauces come in all kinds of flavors, colors, and types. Everyone knows the thick, sweet sauces found on the shelves of most grocery stores However, there is so much more to barbecue than these bottled condiments.
Created by: RENA R.
This barbeque chicken recipe is perfect for a summer cookout! The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then grilled to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
SERVINGS 12 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 12 chicken thighs, skin removed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the water, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, mustard powder, and chili powder. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.
    3 tablespoons ketchup, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 4 tablespoons water
  • Place the chicken thighs into an oblong baking dish, and pour the sauce over them. Cover tightly.
    12 chicken thighs, skin removed
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for one hour. Remove cover, stir and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 12gCalories: 135.2kcalCarbohydrates: 5.1gProtein: 11.7gFat: 7.3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 42.9mgSodium: 305.5mgPotassium: 149.9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4.5gVitamin A: 179.2IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 13.6mgIron: 0.9mg
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