Smothered Barbecued Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
759 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smothered Barbecued Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by drying chicken pieces and seasoning them liberally with seasoned salt. The chicken is browned in a mix of canola oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, developing a crispy exterior. After draining excess fat, all pieces are returned to the pan and smothered with barbecue sauce. The sauce is brought to a boil, then simmered with the pan covered for 45 minutes to an hour, allowing the chicken to cook fully and the sauce to thicken without burning, with occasional water added to control the consistency.
The result is tender chicken infused with barbecue flavor and a deeply seasoned crust from the initial searing. The texture is juicy inside with a sticky sauce coating outside, making it useful for casual family meals or gatherings.
Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen up to 2 months. Reheat gently in a covered baking dish to retain moisture. The dish can be prepared ahead and kept warm in a low oven before serving.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken cut up, for frying
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (recommend: Jane's Crazy Mixed-Up Salt)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Use paper towels to make sure the chicken is dry before beginning.
- Place the chicken on a plastic cutting board or other washable surface. Sprinkle all sides liberally with seasoned salt.
- Add the canola oil and butter to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the butter melts. Add the seasoned chicken, skin side down, and cook until a deep brown color forms. Turn the chicken oven and repeat on the other side.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and place them on paper toweling to drain. Pour off excess fat from the pan.
- Add all the chicken pieces back to the pan, nestling them in so that they all fit. Pour over the barbecue sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the chicken is tender. Check frequently during the cooking time and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water if needed to prevent the barbecue sauce from burning, but not so much that the sauce thins out.
- Arrange the chicken on a serving platter and pour all the pan juices over the chicken.
Notes
- Refrigerate cooled leftovers in an airtight container and use within 2-3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, cover the chicken in a baking dish with foil and warm in a low oven until heated through; thaw frozen portions overnight before reheating.
- This chicken can be prepared in advance and either kept warm in a low oven or refrigerated and reheated as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 759 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 759kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 3427mg | 143% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 899IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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