Description
Juicy and flavorful Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe. Get the best oven-baked BBQ chicken thighs with crispy skin and tender meat. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs: 8 bone-in, skin-on
- Barbecue Sauce: 1 cup of your favorite brand
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Paprika: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and generously brush with barbecue sauce.
- Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure the chicken thighs crisp up properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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