Crispy Barbecue Baked Chicken Recipe With Creamy Gold Medal Sauce by Donna John

Sweet. Smoky. Tangy. Crispy. Creamy. Juicy. This crispy barbecue baked chicken recipe with a creamy 24K gold sauce (aka Carolina gold) hits on so many flavors and textures. The award-winning barbecue chicken rub adds flavor to the chicken, while the yellow-based mustard barbecue sauce adds a tangy, sweet finish. This is one winner winner chicken dinner.

To make this chicken recipe you need all the ingredients to make the dry rub: brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, chili powder and smoked paprika. The 24K gold sauce is a creamy mixture of yellow mustard, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. For all this to work, you need bone-in chicken pieces. The gluten-free chicken bakes up in the oven in about 45 minutes.

Serve the crispy, juicy baked barbecue chicken drizzled with the 24K gold sauce. Add your favorite side dishes, like a vegetable, salad or grain, and get ready for the compliments on a high-protein dinner well done. (Check out the health benefits of protein.)

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 1/2 - 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces

Barbecue Seasoning

• 1/8 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika

24K Gold Sauce

• 1/2 cup yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/8 cup brown sugar
• 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Here's how to make it: 

1. Make the spice blend by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl.
   
2. Whisk together. (If you have leftover spice blend, store it in a food storage bag or airtight container in the pantry for other recipes.)
   
3. Put the chicken into a baking dish. Season liberally on both sides with the spice blend. (I used chicken leg quarters, but you could use thighs, legs, wings or breasts. I cut the recipe down for two servings.)
   
4. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is crispy and cooked through. (The baking time will vary based on size of chicken and pieces used. Chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees F internal temperature on a food thermometer.)
   
5. While the chicken bakes, make the 24K gold sauce by putting all the ingredients into a small bowl.
   
6. Stir together. (Store the 24K gold sauce in a mason jar, salad dressing cruet or airtight container in the fridge. You will probably have leftover sauce to use in other ways)
   
7. Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce.
   

Nutritional information for this recipe includes the full amount of the rub and sauce ingredients. The actual amount of the seasoning and sauce consumed will vary.

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