Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
Boneless skinless chicken thighs seasoned with a simple spice blend and baked with BBQ sauce until juicy and cooked through.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ?2 pounds 900 gboneless skinless chicken thighsexcess fat trimmed
- ?3/4 teaspoongarlic powder
- ?1/2 teaspoononion powder
- ?1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ?1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
- ?3/4 teaspoonsalt
- ?3/4 cup 180 mlBBQ saucedivided
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place the sheet on the middle oven rack.
- Trim any excess fat from the 2 pounds (900 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the thighs in a large bowl.
- Add ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup of the ¾ cup BBQ sauce to the bowl. Mix thoroughly so each thigh is evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between pieces so they do not overlap.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, flip each thigh, and brush the tops with the remaining ¼ cup BBQ sauce. Return the sheet to the oven and bake 10 more minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry Brush
- Instant-read thermometer
Notes
Try it on the grill.If you’d prefer to grill the chicken thighs, you absolutely can! Grill the seasoned chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked, then baste with additional BBQ sauce before serving.
Have extra bbq sauce readybecause everyone will want to dip their chicken in it! BBQ chicken is also tasty dipped inhomemade ranch dressing, or a little bit ofBuffalo sauce.
Adjust the seasonings.You can make this recipe with just bbq sauce, but the extra seasonings make it so much tastier. Feel free to edit the spices to suit your family’s preferences, making them more or less spicy, smoky, or salty.
Storing:Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They’re great for meal prep or using in recipes.
Have extra bbq sauce readybecause everyone will want to dip their chicken in it! BBQ chicken is also tasty dipped inhomemade ranch dressing, or a little bit ofBuffalo sauce.
Adjust the seasonings.You can make this recipe with just bbq sauce, but the extra seasonings make it so much tastier. Feel free to edit the spices to suit your family’s preferences, making them more or less spicy, smoky, or salty.
Storing:Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They’re great for meal prep or using in recipes.