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A close-up of a grilled chicken piece generously coated in a thick, glossy rhubarb bbq glaze, served on a white plate with coleslaw and corn on the cob on a marble counter.
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The One BBQ Chicken Recipe I Make Every Time Rhubarb Is in Season

This irresistible Rhubarb BBQ Chicken is glazed with a sweet, smoky, tangy homemade barbecue sauce that transforms ordinary baked chicken into a sticky, flavor-packed dinner.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq chicken, rhubarb bbq chicken, rhubarb bbq sauce, rhubarb sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author April Boller Wright

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces chicken legs and thighs bone in, skin on
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 3/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • Rhubarb BBQ Sauce recipe **See Rhubarb BBQ Sauce recipe

Instructions

  • Prep the Chicken
    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, tossing to coat evenly.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken and rub it onto all sides, making sure every piece is well coated.Arrange the chicken skin-side up in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Glaze and Finish
    Add the Rhubarb BBQ Sauce. Reduce the heat to low. Brush or spoon a generous amount of warm Rhubarb BBQ Sauce over the chicken. Turn the chicken to coat both sides and let it simmer in the sauce for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy and sticky.
  • Serve immediately with coleslaw, corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, or your favorite summer sides. Spoon any extra rhubarb BBQ sauce from the skillet over the chicken before serving.