Jul 14 2026
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Half Bbq Chicken Dinner Recipe

Inspired by Ricobene's
Time1h 30m
Serves4

All dinners are served with choice of fresh-cut fries or baked potato with butter and sour cream. Dinner also come with slaw and bread.

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Ingredients

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For the BBQ Chicken

For the Accompaniments

Method

For the BBQ Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.

  3. 3

    Bake the Chicken

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add BBQ Sauce

    After 45 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush BBQ sauce generously over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  5. 5

    Rest the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

For the Accompaniments

  1. 6

    Prepare Fresh-Cut Fries

    While the chicken is baking, heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Cut potatoes into fries and fry in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

  2. 7

    Bake the Potatoes

    Wrap each baked potato in aluminum foil and place them in the oven alongside the chicken for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.

  3. 8

    Prepare Coleslaw

    In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and coleslaw dressing. Toss well to coat and refrigerate until serving.

  4. 9

    Prepare the Bread

    Warm bread rolls in the oven for the last 5 minutes of the chicken's cooking time, if desired.

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