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Perfect Oven BBQ Chicken





BBQ chicken is a quintessential Summer food in the South. We grill it, smoke it, and roast it. However, in the Winter, those options tend to be off-limits. I have found an even better option for succulent BBQ chicken, slow cooking in the oven! This recipe is great because I can throw it in the oven when I get home from work and in 2 hours have a great dinner.



Preheat Oven Temperature: 350 degrees

Ingredients
2 Fresh Chicken Halves
2 Tablespoons Yellow Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Large Red Onion, Sliced
3 Cloves Garlic, Peeled
3 Tablespoons BBQ Sauce

1. In a small dish, combine the salt, garlic salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
2. Line the bottom of a roasting pan with the sliced onions and garlic cloves.
3. Place the chicken halves skin side up on the onions. Rub each half with 1 Tablespoon mustard and then sprinkle with the dry seasoning.
4. Tightly cover with aluminum foil, making sure to seal the edges in order to capture the steam.
5. Cook for 1 hour 15 minutes.
6. Carefully remove the foil and spread each chicken half with BBQ sauce. I like a Texas or Chipotle style, but use your favorite.
7. Return the chicken to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
8. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut between the breast and thigh joint to separate the upper and lower quarters.
9. Enjoy!


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