Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven! This easy-to-follow recipe transforms tender, boneless skinless chicken thighs into a sticky and savory dish that’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a summer gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner. With a flavorful marinade and your favorite BBQ sauce, you can achieve that delicious caramelization without needing to fire up the grill. This meal is not only convenient but also caters to various dietary preferences, being gluten-free and dairy-free. Impress your family and friends with this fuss-free recipe that guarantees a juicy bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large sealable container, combine chicken thighs with avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried mustard. Toss to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare and Bake: Toss marinated chicken with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce until well-coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip each thigh, brush with reserved BBQ sauce, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Broil: Increase heat to broil, flip chicken again, brush with more BBQ sauce, then broil for 5-6 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with extra BBQ sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 763mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg