Description
Make juicy, tender BBQ chicken thighs using this simple oven method. This recipe uses a sweet and smoky sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels. This helps the skin crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to create a rub.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over all surfaces of the chicken thighs.
- Place the seasoned thighs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and brush the tops of the chicken generously with the BBQ sauce.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the sauce is slightly caramelized.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can place the chicken under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning the sauce.
- You can substitute bone-in, skin-on thighs with boneless, skinless breasts or thighs; adjust the cooking time down by about 10 minutes for boneless cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 105