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!
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.
The Anthony Kitchen