Description
Deliciously sticky, smoky, and saucy chicken thighs baked in the oven for a no-fuss weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (For best texture and juiciness.)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (Use your favorite brand or homemade.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For seasoning the chicken.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (For flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 pinch Chili powder or cayenne (Optional, for heat.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it, or use parchment.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.
- Arrange the thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, skin side up.
Baking
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes to get the cooking process started.
- Remove from the oven and brush or spoon a generous layer of BBQ sauce over each thigh.
- Continue baking until the chicken is cooked through, usually another 15 to 25 minutes, depending on thickness.
Finishing Touch
- Switch the oven to broil, add another thin layer of BBQ sauce, and broil for 1 to 3 minutes while watching closely to prevent burning.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep the juices in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American