Barbecued Broiled Chicken

This Barbecued Broiled Chicken recipe brings the taste of classic Southern barbecue right into your kitchen. Butter, lemon, and onions create a savory sauce for basting tender broiled chicken, turning it golden and flavorful. A simple, timeless dish that’s perfect for Sunday dinners or backyard gatherings with family.
Barbecued Broiled Chicken

YaYa’s Barbequed Broiled Chicken

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This simple old-fashioned recipe yields juicy, flavorful chicken with a buttery tang and smoky undertones. The sauce keeps it moist, while the broiling creates that delicious crispy, caramelized finish.
Meal Type: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories 420

Ingredients

  • 3 broiling chickens split for broiling
  • cup butter
  • ¼ cup onion minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon table sauce like Worcestershire or similar
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the minced onion and sauté until tender and fragrant.
  • Stir in salt, lemon juice, table sauce, hot water, and pepper. Heat until the mixture is well blended. Keep warm for basting.
  • Prepare the split chickens for broiling, placing them skin side down on the broiler rack.
  • Broil according to standard directions, turning the chicken every 5 minutes, basting each time with the warm barbecue sauce.
  • Continue broiling until the chicken is cooked through and beautifully browned, about 40–45 minutes total.

Yaya’s Tips for Success

There’s nothing better than the smell of butter and onion sizzling together; it’s the foundation of this classic Southern-style barbecue.

  • Use young broiler chickens for tender meat.
  • Keep your sauce warm throughout cooking to ensure it soaks into the chicken.
  • Baste generously and often for the richest flavor.
  • Line your broiler pan with foil for easier cleanup.
  • Add a sprinkle of paprika for extra color before broiling.

Yaya’s Customization Ideas

  • If you’d like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce to the basting mixture.
  • You can also brush the final layer of sauce and pop the chicken under the broiler for one last minute to caramelize it perfectly.

This dish pairs wonderfully with YaYa’s Hot Potato Salad or Shirley’s Cole Slaw, both on YaYasCookbook.com, for a true Southern-style meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious.

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