Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven Recipe
Delicious and juicy caramelized BBQ chicken thighs made in the oven. These flavorful chicken thighs are marinated to perfection and then baked to caramelized, tender perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 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
- Marinate the chicken: Add chicken to a large sealable container with avocado oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried mustard. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Bake the chicken thighs: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss chicken with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, bake for 15 mins, flip, brush with more BBQ sauce, bake for 10 mins, broil for 5-6 mins until crispy.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken enhances the flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- Keep an eye on the chicken during broiling to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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