A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken recipe perfect for any occasion.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Preheating ensures even cooking and the right texture.
Place the chicken legs in a baking dish in a single layer.
Ensure the chicken pieces are not overlapping for even cooking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, celery seed, chili powder, and lemon juice. Mix well to create the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken legs in the baking dish.
Ensure all chicken pieces are well coated with the sauce.
Bake the chicken, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, basting occasionally with the sauce.
Basting helps keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Resting allows the juices to redistribute, making the chicken more tender.