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Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe

Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Craving a flavorful, tender, and juicy chicken dinner? This Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe delivers just that with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Pat chicken thighs dry.
  • Mix oil and all seasonings.
  • Rub seasoning mix over chicken.
  • Place thighs on lined baking tray.
  • Bake for 25 minutes uncovered.
  • Remove tray. Brush BBQ sauce generously.
  • Return to oven. Bake 15 more minutes.
  • Check internal temp. Should read 175°F.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use bone-in for best flavor and moisture.
  • Don’t skip patting the chicken dry.
  • Brushing BBQ sauce twice adds depth.
  • Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
  • Let the chicken rest before cutting.
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