Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs come together in just 35 minutes with two simple ingredients - chicken thighs and BBQ sauce - for an easy, delicious and crowd-pleasing meal the whole family will love.
It doesn't get much more All-American than BBQ Chicken Thighs! Undoubtedly, this dish makes an appearance on the grill for summer holidays and cookouts. Now, with this easy oven Baked BBQ Chicken recipe, you can enjoy this classic dish in any weather conditions, no grill necessary. Additionally, BBQ Chicken Thighs can easily be made gluten-free, paleo, keto, low-carb or Whole30 to meet a variety of dietary restrictions by using a compliant BBQ sauce.
Feeling ambitious? If so, make your own Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce to use for this recipe. If not, simply use your favorite barbecue sauce from the store. Serve Baked Barbecue Chicken Thighs with Jalapeno Mac and Cheese, crispy Roasted Mini Potatoes, American Cole Slaw and corn on the cob for an All-American meal.
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Ingredients
Here's what you need to make oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs:
- boneless skinless chicken thighs
- BBQ sauce
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here's how to make oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs:
First, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper then spread the chicken thighs across the covered pan.
Next, brush both the top and bottom of each chicken thigh with BBQ, then place the chicken thighs top side up on the pan.
Cook chicken thighs at 425 for 30 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.) Then, (using a clean brush that hasn't touched raw chicken,) give the chicken thighs a final brush with BBQ sauce.
Once you've given the thighs a final brush, serve them immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.
Hint: Alternatively, you can follow these directions to grill the chicken thighs rather than bake them.
Substitutions
Want to substitute an ingredient in oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs? If so, here's how:
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs - use boneless skinless chicken breasts in place of the thighs or use chicken thighs with skin and bones.
- BBQ sauce - use an equal amount of a different sauce such as Teriyaki Sauce or Sweet Chili Sauce in place of the BBQ sauce.
Variations
Try one of these variations of oven Barbecue Chicken Thighs:
- Spicy - to add extra spice, add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper and ½ teaspoon garlic powder to your BBQ sauce before brushing the chicken.
- Gluten-free - use gluten-free BBQ sauce.
- Low-carb/ keto - use a low-sugar barbecue sauce.
- Whole30 - use a Whole30 approved BBQ sauce.
- Paleo - use a Paleo barbecue sauce.
Equipment
This equipment comes in handy when making oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs:
Storage
Store cooled leftover oven Baked Chicken Thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
FAQ
BBQ chicken thighs should be cooked until a meat thermometer registers at 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh.
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Pairing
Serve this oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thigh recipe with one of these side dishes for a balanced meal:
Recipe
Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper then spread the chicken thighs across the covered pan.
- Brush both the top and bottom of each chicken thigh with BBQ, then place the chicken thighs top side up on the pan.
- Bake the chicken thighs at 425 for 30 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.) Then, (using a clean brush that hasn't touched raw chicken,) give the chicken thighs a final brush with BBQ sauce.
- Once you've given the thighs a final brush, serve them immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
Shannon
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