Oven Baked Bbq Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Oven Baked BBQ Chicken recipe—a perfect balance of crispy, caramelized skin and tender, juicy meat. Featuring perfectly seasoned bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks, this dish is effortlessly prepared with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic, and onion powder, all finished with a generous coating of rich, tangy BBQ sauce. Baked to perfection in under an hour, the high oven heat yields golden-brown, fall-off-the-bone deliciousness, with an optional broil step for that crave-worthy charred finish. It's a quick and easy meal designed for barbecue lovers, best served with classic sides like coleslaw, roasted vegetables, or buttery cornbread. Whether it’s a family dinner or a backyard-inspired feast, this foolproof recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort—making it a go-to favorite for chicken and BBQ enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken to coat well with the seasoning.
Arrange the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, skin side up, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow for even cooking.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with BBQ sauce on all sides.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is caramelized and slightly crispy.
If you want a more charred texture, broil the chicken on high for 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes like coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.4 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 960 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 3934 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 224.5 g | 449% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2905 mg | 62% | |
*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.
