Finger Lickin Oven Barbecue Chicken
Get ready to wow your taste buds with this Finger Lickin Oven Barbecue Chicken recipe, a surefire crowd-pleaser that's juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly saucy! Made with tender, bone-in chicken thighs coated in a smoky, homemade barbecue sauce featuring a harmonious blend of ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and smoked paprika, this dish brings all the bold flavors of outdoor grilling straight to your oven. A simple spice rub enhances the natural richness of the chicken, while a caramelized finish under the broiler adds that signature sticky-sweet barbecue glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and delivers perfectly cooked, fall-off-the-bone goodness in under an hour. Pair it with creamy coleslaw, cornbread, or grilled veggies for the ultimate barbecue feast, no grill required!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a spice rub.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and rub them all over with olive oil.
Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated on both sides.
Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the homemade barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground mustard, and honey.
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 25 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven. Brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over each piece, making sure to coat the tops and sides.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
Switch the oven to broil for 2-3 minutes to lightly char the barbecue sauce, if desired.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.8 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 735 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 4319 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.9 g | ||
| Protein | 165.1 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2404 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
