Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
These are the juiciest, most delicious Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs you’ll ever make! You just need a few pantry ingredients and 5 minutes to prep, and the oven takes care of the rest.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Pour the olive oil and spice mixture over the chicken and toss to coat well.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet, skin side up, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Brush each thigh generously with BBQ sauce.
- Turn on the broiler. Place the chicken back in the oven and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the BBQ sauce is caramelized and the skin is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with coleslaw and boiled corn.
Notes
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry so the oil and spices stick better.
- To get the best temperature reading, insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken thigh.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 13mg | Sugar: 4g