Description
Easy BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs are a deliciously simple dish that brings mouthwatering flavors to your dinner table. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or game days, this recipe features juicy chicken thighs coated in a delightful honey BBQ sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a satisfying meal that’s bound to please even the pickiest eaters. This dish is not only flavorful but also versatile—pair it with fresh salads, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete and wholesome dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and honey.
- Place seasoned chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Brush both sides of the chicken with BBQ sauce and return to the oven for an additional 8–10 minutes until caramelized and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- For extra char, broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg