Barbecued Chicken
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees Tender chicken simmered in a savory, tangy homemade barbecue sauce with tomato soup, onion, and spices. A classic skillet recipe that delivers deep, comforting flavors.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 45 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 lb. | Chicken Parts | Assorted |
| 2 tbsp. | Shortening | Divided or for browning |
| 1 can | Tomato Soup | Undiluted |
| 1/3 c. | Celery | Chopped |
| 1/3 c. | Onions | Chopped |
| 1 small clove | Garlic | Minced |
| 2 tbsp. | Brown Sugar | Packed |
| 2 tbsp. | Worcestershire Sauce | Standard |
| 2 tsp. | Lemon Juice | Fresh or bottled |
| 2 tsp. | Mustard | Prepared |
| 2 to 4 drops | Tabasco | Optional for heat |
| as needed | Lemon Slices | Optional garnish |
Instructions
Step 1: Browning and Simmering
- In a skillet, brown 2 lb. chicken parts in 2 tbsp. shortening until golden on all sides.
- Stir in 1 can tomato soup, 1/3 c. celery, 1/3 c. onions, 1 small clove garlic, 2 tbsp. brown sugar, 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. mustard, and 2 to 4 drops Tabasco.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 45 min., or until the chicken is tender, stirring now and then until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- For an extra touch, garnish with lemon slices before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be prepared a few hours in advance and gently reheated on the stovetop before serving.
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