Nitrate & Nitrite Free Easy BBQ Chicken
Total time1 hr 5 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time50 min
4.5(21)
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4 servings
- 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (drumsticks and/or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the BBQ sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet and lightly coat the rack with cooking spray or a thin film of oil.
- 2
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, then rub them all over with the olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with the salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
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