Chicken with classic barbecue sauce

Chicken with classic barbecue sauce

Easy to make classic that's every meat lovers favourite.
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Easy to make classic that's every meat lovers favourite.
Recipe Marisa Curatolo, Styling Kari Wardrop, Photography Cory Aronec

Recipe Marisa Curatolo, Styling Kari Wardrop, Photography Cory Aronec

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  • Serves 4Servings

Ingredients

  • 10 chicken thighs and legs assorted, bone in, skin on

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper, to season

Classic barbecue sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 

  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped 

  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes 

  • 1 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon 

  • Worcestershire sauce 

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 

  • 1 tablespoon molasses 

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar 

  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt 

Preparation

For BBQ sauce, heat oil in medium saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and onion; cook 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into blender to Vita mix and pulse until smooth. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place on parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake 20 minutes per side. Brush with barbecue sauce 1 minute before chicken is done.