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Barbecue chicken thighs in a casserole dish.
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Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin and a double dose of sauce are the secrets to the Best Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs!  They bake up saucy, juicy, and savory-sweet! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Baked Chicken
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 698kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup sweet and sticky-style BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 bone-in, skin-in chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons  canola or avocado oil separated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Have ready a greased 9x13" casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Pat the thighs dry with a paper towel and drizzle with the remaining oil. Add the seasoning and rub it all over the chicken.
  • Take care not to overcrowd the pan, add the chicken skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes without jostling. Turn the chicken over and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and place in casserole dish. 
  • Add generous spoonfuls of bbq sauce over the top of each thigh, reserving about a ½ cup for basting later. Cover dish with aluminum foil, and bake for 20 minutes. 
  • Remove the foil, spoon the remaining sauce over the chicken, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2.8mg