Description
Crispy, golden chicken thighs glazed with smoky BBQ sauce, baked to perfection in 50 minutes. No marinating or grilling needed – just tender meat with a caramelized crust.
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on) 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs)
BBQ Sauce 1/2 cup (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse chicken thighs under cold water, pat dry with paper towels.
Place chicken on the baking sheet, skin side up. Brush BBQ sauce generously over all surfaces.
Bake for 25 minutes. Flip chicken pieces and brush with additional BBQ sauce.
Return to oven and bake 15-20 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use parchment paper for crispiness and easy cleanup.
Baste twice for deeper sauce penetration.
Use a meat thermometer: chicken reaches doneness at 165°F (74°C). Avoid overlapping chicken during baking.
If sauce is too sweet, reduce by 1-2 tablespoons and adjust with 1 tsp liquid smoke for balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg