Description
BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor thanks to a caramelized BBQ glaze and crispy skin. This easy recipe delivers perfect oven-baked BBQ chicken every time, great for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Thighs: 6-8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste For the BBQ Sauce: 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet or use a baking dish with parchment paper or a rack. 2. Pat chicken thighs dry and rub with olive oil. 3. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. 4. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on baking sheet. 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). 6. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. 7. Brush chicken with BBQ sauce mixture and broil for 2-3 minutes until caramelized. 8. Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, and serve hot.
Notes
• Pat chicken thoroughly dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. • Broiling at the end caramelizes the BBQ glaze beautifully. • Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for maximum juiciness and crispiness. • Adjust BBQ sauce sweetness and tang to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 thighs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Thighs in Oven, Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken, Crispy BBQ Chicken Thighs, BBQ Chicken Recipes, Easy Baked Chicken