Oven Baked Barbecue Chicken
Sink your teeth into the smoky, savory goodness of Oven Baked Barbecue Chicken—a foolproof recipe that brings all the flavor of summer grilling straight to your kitchen. Featuring tender, juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, this easy weeknight dinner is seasoned with a crave-worthy blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder before being baked to perfection. The chicken is glazed with a rich and tangy barbecue sauce, then broiled for a sticky, caramelized finish that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a straightforward oven-baking technique, this dish is a stress-free way to enjoy barbecue any time of the year. Serve it with classic sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted potatoes for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal-prepping, this recipe is as versatile as it is mouthwatering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken thighs. Gently rub the seasoning into the chicken.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush each piece generously with barbecue sauce, covering all sides.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Switch the oven to broil and broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce caramelizes and forms a slightly sticky glaze.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, like coleslaw, potatoes, or cornbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.9 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 5906 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.6 g | ||
| Protein | 165.4 g | 331% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2754 mg | 59% | |
*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.
