Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs (Boneless or Bone-in)
Quick and easy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs are juicy, inexpensive and a total crowd-pleaser. From the flavorful BBQ rub to the tangy barbecue sauce, this bbq chicken thighs recipe is a year-round favorite.
Servings 6 people
Calories 284kcal
Cost $8.00
Ingredients
CHICKEN THIGHS
- 2-2.5 lb chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat *Note 1
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt *Note 2
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided
Instructions
OPTIONAL STEP: DRY BRINE
- Up to 24 hours before smoking: Pat dry the chicken with paper towels and generously coat with kosher salt (or your dry rub). Transfer the uncovered chicken to the refrigerator and let dry brine for 6-24 hours.
PRE-HEAT THE OVEN
- Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
PREP THE CHICKEN
- Pat dry the chicken and evenly coat with olive oil. Add the kosher salt, onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to evenly coat and transfer to the baking sheet.2-2.5 lb chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika
- Evenly coat the top of the chicken with half the barbecue sauce.1 cup barbecue sauce, divided
COOK THE CHICKEN
- Bake for 20 minutes then flip over the chicken and brush with the rest of the barbecue sauce. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional: Set the oven to broil and bake for a final 2-4 minutes (recommended if using skin-on chicken).
- Remove the chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Note 1 - Both skinless and boneless thighs and bone-in thighs work well. No edits are needed, although it may take a bit longer to cook bone-in chicken.
Note 2 - Use your favorite store bought BBQ rub, if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
