Bourbon Barbecue Roast Chicken

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Bourbon Barbecue Roast Chicken

This Bourbon Barbecue Roast Chicken is complete with a custom homemade barbecue sauce that forms the perfect crust over the skin, producing the juiciest chicken EVER.

Cook Time1 45

Total Time1 45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 215kcal

Author: Jessica

Ingredients

3-4 lb Whole Fryer Chicken
2 Carrots roughly cubed
8-10 Mini Potatoes halved
2 Celery Stalks roughly chopped

Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

½ cup Chili Sauce
½ cup Brown Sugar
⅓ cup Bourbon
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons White Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

In a large mixing bowl combine the chili sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, mustard powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Whisk to fully incorporate.
Transfer mixture to a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the barbecue sauce has reached a boil, boil for 7-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring regularly.

Roasting the Chicken

Preheat oven to 450°F and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
In a large cast iron skillet or oven-safe casserole dish spread the carrots, potatoes, and celery on the bottom.
Place the chicken on top of the vegetables and pour all of the prepared bourbon barbecue sauce on top of the chicken, making sure to cover the chicken completely.
Place the chicken into the oven and roast for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 350°F and cook the chicken for an additional 60 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the oven, tent with aluminum foil and let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and discard the vegetables at the bottom of the pan.

Notes

Optional sides: Pan Fried Maple Sweet Potatoes, Pan Fried Hash Browns, Steamed Broccoli, Roasted Kalettes, Wedge Fries, Oven Roasted Cauliflower.

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