Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs are an easy dinner idea that's fully loaded with flavor. This chicken thighs recipe is ultra juicy, smothered in sweet and smoky homemade BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 to 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 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 foil or parchment paper. If using parchment, trim the paper to just line the bottom of the pan - if it's hanging over the edges, the paper can burn.
- 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 Facts
Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
365
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
215
mg
72
%
Sodium
1152
mg
50
%
Potassium
649
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
44
g
88
%
Vitamin A
136
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
35
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
