Description
Bake up tender, sticky BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs! This oven-baked recipe brings big flavor to your weeknight table, no grill needed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Step: In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Step: Place chicken thighs in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle the spice mixture over them. Toss to coat evenly.
- Step: Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Step: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step: Remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Step: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the BBQ sauce is sticky and caramelized.
- Step: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can oil and season the meat up to an hour ahead of time. Use an ovenproof cooling rack on your baking sheet to improve airflow for more even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 844 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg