Description
These Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. The chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful mix of spices, then baked to perfection with a sweet and tangy BBQ glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 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
For the BBQ Sauce:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Add chicken to a large sealable container with avocado oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried mustard. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Bake the chicken thighs: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss chicken with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce and bake for 15 minutes. Flip, brush with more sauce, and bake for another 10 minutes. Broil for 5-6 minutes until crispy.
- Serve and enjoy! Serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken adds more flavor, but you can skip this step if you’re short on time.
- Keep an eye on the chicken while broiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken thighs, oven-baked chicken, easy dinner recipe
