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Maple Barbecue Chicken

A mouthwatering dish that combines sweet and smoky flavors of maple syrup and barbecue, perfect for family dinners or BBQ gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 lbs Whole Chicken cut into eight pieces Yields tender, juicy meat
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Keeps the chicken moist
  • 1/4 cup Barbecue Seasoning Flavors like Smokehouse Maple or BBQ Magic
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds caramelized sweetness
For the Homemade BBQ Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Onion, minced Adds aromatic sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Butter To sauté the onion
  • 1 1/4 cups Ketchup Classic base for the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Intensifies sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar For added sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adds savory umami note
  • 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar For tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke Adds smokiness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For savory aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder To complement flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon Barbecue Seasoning For consistency in flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin For earthy warmth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a grill pan or large sheet pan with aluminum foil and fit it with a wire rack.
  2. In a small bowl, mix barbecue seasoning and brown sugar. Drizzle chicken pieces with olive oil and rub the mixture on all sides.
Cooking
  1. Place chicken skin side down on the rack and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Sauté minced onion in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat with butter until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add ketchup, pure maple syrup, light brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, reserved barbecue seasoning, cumin, and salt to the saucepan. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken and drain juices from the pan. Baste chicken with sauce, turn skin side up, and drizzle more sauce on top.
  5. Return chicken to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Broil chicken for 3-4 minutes until skin is charred and crispy.
Serving
  1. Remove from oven, brush with additional sauce, and let rest tented with foil for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Marinate the chicken in the seasoning and olive oil for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor. Choose organic chicken for better taste. Adjust sweetness of sauce as preferred.