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Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven

Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven

Juicy, sticky, smoky-sweet BBQ chicken thighs made right in your oven—bringing the flavors of summer indoors with just a few simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Foil
  • Brush
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 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

BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving

Instructions
 

  • Mix chicken thighs with avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried mustard in a bowl or container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Stir ¼ cup of BBQ sauce into the marinated chicken. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Flip each thigh, brush with more BBQ sauce, and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Turn oven to broil. Brush with a final coat of BBQ sauce and broil for 5–6 minutes, until caramelized.
  • Let rest a few minutes before serving. Add extra sauce if desired.

Notes

This recipe captures the magic of summer BBQ indoors. Make it your own with your favorite sauce and serve with seasonal sides or in sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword BBQ, chicken, gluten free, Oven Baked
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