Oven Baked Barbeque Chicken
Craving a smoky, savory, and tender dish made entirely in the comfort of your kitchen? This Oven Baked Barbeque Chicken recipe is the perfect solution for a quick yet flavor-packed meal. Featuring juicy chicken drumsticks or thighs coated in a robust spice rub made with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, this dish is elevated with a generous slathering of your favorite barbecue sauce. Baked to perfection with a golden, caramelized finish (thanks to a quick broil at the end), it’s a foolproof way to enjoy that backyard barbeque taste without firing up the grill. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep and cleanup, it’s an easy weeknight dinner or star of your weekend feast. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch and serve with classic sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or a crisp salad for a truly satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1.5 cups barbeque sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Pat the chicken drumsticks or thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice and olive oil mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken pieces.
Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet, skin side up, ensuring there’s space between each piece for even cooking.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven and generously brush each piece with barbeque sauce, coating all sides.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
Optionally, for a caramelized finish, increase the oven temperature to broil and cook the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.3 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*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.
