Description
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs offer a delectable combination of juicy, tender chicken enveloped in a rich and tangy barbecue sauce. This easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an impressive dish, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Baked to perfection, each bite is full of flavor, ensuring you’ll want to make this meal time and again. Gather around the table and enjoy this crowd-pleasing comfort food that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Rub olive oil on chicken thighs, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish skin side up; coat with half of the sauce mixture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), brushing with remaining sauce halfway through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg