Description
Perfect for weeknight meals, picnics, or summer-style dinners—these juicy BBQ baked chicken thighs are saucy, crispy, and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking dish with foil.
- Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and rub in spices.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until lightly browned.
- Brush chicken with BBQ sauce and return to oven for 15–20 more minutes.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra caramelization.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Marinate in BBQ sauce for extra flavor.
- Use boneless thighs for faster cooking.
- Watch closely under the broiler to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 thighs
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg