Description
Succulent oven baked BBQ chicken brings classic American backyard flavor to your dinner table. Juicy chicken thighs glazed with homemade sauce promise a delicious meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400F (200C), ensuring a hot and ready cooking environment.
- Thoroughly dry the chicken pieces, then massage with olive oil to create a protective, flavor-enhancing layer.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by generously coating the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned chicken on a lined baking sheet, maintaining space between pieces for even heat circulation.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature precisely reaches 165F (75C) for perfect doneness.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the oven and liberally brush with BBQ sauce, covering each piece completely for maximum flavor infusion.
- Return the sauced chicken to the oven, allowing the sauce to caramelize and create a sticky, glossy exterior for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Once removed from the oven, let the chicken rest briefly to redistribute internal juices and enhance overall tenderness.
- Present the beautifully glazed chicken alongside complementary sides like creamy coleslaw or velvety mashed potatoes for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Patting chicken dry helps achieve a crispy exterior by removing excess moisture, ensuring better seasoning adherence and more even browning.
- Using a meat thermometer guarantees perfectly cooked chicken, preventing dryness and ensuring food safety by checking the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- For a healthier version, opt for a low-sugar BBQ sauce or make your own homemade sauce to control sugar and sodium content.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking allows juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat that won’t dry out when cut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg