Description
BBQ Chicken Delight brings sizzling flavor straight from the kitchen to your dinner plate. Tender chicken gets brushed with a tangy homemade sauce that makes taste buds dance with pure Southern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
Preparation:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a precise 375°F (190°C) and grab a baking dish for your chicken.
- Use paper towels to completely dry each chicken thigh, ensuring a perfect seasoning stick.
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Drop the chicken thighs into the seasoning mixture, massaging the spices to coat every surface thoroughly.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken into the baking dish, spreading the pieces so they do not overlap.
- Drizzle ½ cup of BBQ sauce across the chicken, making sure each piece gets a generous coating.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Carefully remove the dish and flip each chicken thigh to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Pour the remaining ½ cup BBQ sauce over the chicken, creating a glossy, rich layer.
- Return the dish to the oven and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature and the sauce looks beautifully glazed.
Notes
- Keep the chicken thighs skin-on for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- If watching calories, choose a low-sugar BBQ sauce or make your own homemade version.
- For a crispy exterior, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes after baking to caramelize the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg