Sweet BBQ Chicken Bake (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken simmered in sweet BBQ glaze with maple, garlic, and a touch of chili heat.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Sauce
01 -
125 ml ketchup
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125 ml pure maple syrup
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2 large pinches crushed chili pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons minced onion
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 pinches dried oregano, to taste
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1.5 tablespoons barbecue spice blend
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6 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Tabasco sauce or freshly chopped hot chili pepper, to taste
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
→ Main Protein
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2 to 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
→ Additional
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60 ml water, or as needed
# Steps To Follow:
01 -
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed chili flakes, minced onions, and garlic. Sauté for 1 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in ketchup, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco or fresh chili, and water (slightly less than 60 ml). Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, add oregano and barbecue spices. Stir well, cover, and let simmer for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Preheat oven to 175°C.
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Slice chicken breasts into strips. If desired, lightly grease the base of a glass baking dish. Arrange chicken strips evenly in the dish.
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Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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Remove baked chicken from the oven and serve hot.
# Notes and Tips:
01 -
For extra heat, adjust the amount of chili flakes or Tabasco to your preference.
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Allowing the sauce to slowly simmer deepens flavor intensity.