BBQ Chicken Thighs
Cost: $
Ingredients
- 4-6 Chicken Thighs, bone in and skin on
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Powder
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each thigh with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper to create a spice rub.
- Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs, rubbing it in to ensure even coating.
- Set a wire rack inside a baking sheet to allow air circulation around the chicken during baking. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden brown. This step is optional but adds extra flavor.
- Brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce over each chicken thigh, coating them evenly.
- If you used a skillet for searing, transfer the chicken thighs to the wire rack on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optionally, baste the chicken with more barbecue sauce halfway through the cooking time.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the BBQ chicken thighs with your favorite sides and enjoy your delicious oven-baked barbecue chicken!