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Oven-Barbecued Chicken

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No backyard? No problem! With the help of a quick spice rub, your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce, and a blast from your oven’s broiler, you can the sticky-sweet goodness of barbecued chicken—no grill necessary. It takes a little patience for the skin to crisp and the meat to tenderize, so don’t try to rush those steps (it’s worth it!).

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