Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 - 6 servings
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by trimming excess fat from boneless, skinless chicken thighs, then coating them evenly with olive oil and a simple spice blend of salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Half of the BBQ sauce is mixed with the thighs before arranging them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The chicken is baked at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipped, and brushed with the remaining BBQ sauce, then baked another 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring safe, juicy meat.
To develop a glazed and slightly caramelized exterior, the oven is set to broil for an additional 3-5 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning. After baking, the thighs rest for at least five minutes, allowing juices to redistribute for a moist bite. The final dish balances tender chicken with a sticky, flavorful BBQ coating. It's a straightforward recipe relying on common pantry spices and a preferred BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 to 2 1/2 lb chicken thigh trimmed of excess fat, boneless, skinless
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF with a rack in the center of the oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set chicken into a mixing bowl (or zip-top bag). Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, onion, and garlic powder. Mix until evenly coated with seasonings.
- Pour half of the bbq sauce over the chicken and stir to evenly coat.
- Arrange chicken thighs on a baking sheet with the smooth side down. Bake for 20 minutes then flip the chicken over, brush with the remaining bbq sauce, and bake for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Set the oven to broil and continue baking for 3-5 minutes to caramelize and set the bbq sauce. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn. Rest for at least 5 minutes then serve with more bbq sauce if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 15g | |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1152mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 649mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 136IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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