YaYa's Barbequed Broiled Chicken
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.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 420kcal
Ingredients
- 3 broiling chickens split for broiling
- ⅓ 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.