Sweet 'n' Smoky Oven Barbecued Chicken

This terrific recipe for Sweet 'n' Smoky Oven Barbecued Chicken was submitted by Laurence R. Martin of Wheeling, West Virginia.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut in serving pieces
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon hickory smoked salt
1 large onion sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Barbecue Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/4 cup white distilled or cider vinegar

Cooking Directions:

1. Place chicken skin side up, in baking pan. Pour water around chicken. Tuck onion slices in and around the chicken. Sprinkle with hickory smoked salt and pepper.
2. Bake chicken, uncovered, for 30 minutes in 375°F (190°C) oven.
3. Combine ingredients for barbecue sauce and pour over chicken, bake 30 minutes longer.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of the National Chicken Council. Used with permission.