Casserole Barbecued Chicken

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 (2-1/2 to 3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup Coca-Cola
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cookng spray.

In a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons flour and 2 teaspoons salt. Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry. Coat chicken pieces in mixture and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken 10 to 15 minutes or until golden and crisp. Place in prepared baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon evenly over chicken. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 60 to 70 minutes, or until no pink remains and juices run clear.