barbecue chicken



Who doesn't like barbecue sauce... ok I know one person, but really it's delicious. Marcus had this wonderful idea last night to make our own barbecue sauce and I jumped right on the band wagon because Im pretty sure that thinking about what to make for dinner on a weekend is one of my least favorite things to do. Especially when when weekends are filled with homework these days. 
One of my favorite food blogs is Pioneer Woman, she was a city girl who didn't eat meat and love brought her a cowboy and a cattle ranch to cook for. Needless to say her meals are delicious and easy to make. We found this barbecue chicken recipe on her blog and I am now in love with it! I will never buy barbecue sauce again, it is so easy to make and save for later. This Saturday night ended with full stomachs and a husband who kept saying "oh my gosh this is so good... I am 100% satisfied," :) 

Here is the recipe... try it.. and you will never go back. 

Ingredients

  • 18 whole Chicken Legs
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 1/4 whole Onion, Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons (additional) Brown Sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons Distilled Vinegar (less To Taste)
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Molasses
  • 4 Tablespoons Chipotle Adobo Sauce (the Adobo Sauce Chipotle Peppers Are Packed In)
  • Dash Of Salt

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place chicken legs on a broiler pan or any pan with a rack, then roast for 20 minutes.
While the chicken is roasting, heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for five minutes, stirring, being careful not to burn them.
Reduce heat to low. Add all remaining ingredients and stir. Allow to simmer while the chicken roasts. Taste after simmering and add whatever ingredient it needs (more spice, more sugar, etc.)
After 20 minutes of roasting, crank on the broiler to get a little color on the legs. Broil for five minutes.
Remove chicken legs from oven. Reduce oven to 350 degrees. With tongs, dip each chicken leg into the sauce, submerging completely. Place back onto the pan. After all chicken is coated, return pan to oven for five minutes, or until hot and sizzling.
Remove from oven. Brush/dab generously with remaining sauce. Allow chicken to sit a few minutes before serving.



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