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Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven Recipe

Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven Recipe

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Delicious caramelized BBQ chicken thighs with a perfect blend of spices, baked in the oven for a flavorful and easy dinner option.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

  1. Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken with avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried mustard. Marinate for at least an hour.
  2. Bake the chicken thighs: Preheat oven, toss chicken with BBQ sauce, bake, flip, brush with more BBQ sauce, broil until crispy.
  3. Serve and enjoy: Serve with extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

  • A large, rimmed, aluminum sheet pan is recommended for even cooking.
  • Line your baking sheet for easy cleanup.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days and reheat gently.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg