Easy One Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy One Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe titled Easy One Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs features chicken thighs cooked in a single pan with simple yet distinct seasonings like cumin and smoked paprika. After browning the chicken in olive oil, chicken stock is added and reduced to infuse moisture and flavor. The final step incorporates BBQ sauce to coat the meat, giving it a glossy, savory finish with a balance of smoky and sweet notes depending on your chosen BBQ sauce.
The chicken achieves a crispy golden crust from pan-searing, while the internal slow reduction ensures the inside remains juicy and tender. The use of a meat thermometer helps reach the safe internal temperature without overcooking.
You can serve this chicken alongside fresh salad, steamed rice, or vegetables. It also works well as a filling for sandwiches and wraps. The versatility makes it a practical choice for dinner or preparing for easy reheating lunches.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4-6 chicken thigh boneless and skinless or with bones/skin
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup BBQ sauce whichever flavor you prefer
Instructions
- In a large, heavy pan, add olive oil and heat until shimmery.
- While oil is heating, sprinkle chicken with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to pan and let crisp on each side, about 6 minutes per side.
- Flip 2-3 times until chicken has reached internal temperature of 150 degrees internal temperature and is lovely golden brown on the outside.
- Add chicken stock to pan and let reduce until chicken has reached internal temperature of 150 degrees.
- Stir in bbq sauce and toss chicken in sauce, let cook down until chicken has reached 165 degrees internally when thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of meat (careful - don't hit the bone or the pan!)
- Serve immediately with salad, rice, vegetables, or in a sandwich or a wrap - or save for a delicious easy-to-heat lunch!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 547mg | 23% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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