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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Chicken Recipes

    Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Mar 10, 2023 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    5 from 6 votes

    You're going to love this simple baked BBQ chicken thighs recipe. Made on a single sheet pan, you get crispy skin, juicy meat, and all of your favorite barbecue flavors in every bite.

    Recipe: $9.37 | Per Serving: $1.56 | Servings: 6

    two bbq sauce covered chicken thighs on a plate.

    Make the most out of your bone-in skin-on chicken thighs by turning them into a meal worth repeating over and over again.

    We love chicken thighs, and recipes like this one and our Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are often on the menu. With so many barbecue sauces to try, including Homemade Barbecue Sauce, we never have to worry about running out of flavor options!

    While we'd love to heat up the grill any time the mood strikes, sometimes it just isn't possible. Baking sounds like a great alternative though, especially when you think of the easier cleanup.

    You can still serve up some of your favorite BBQ side dishes like Orange Creamsicle Fluff, Dill Pickle Potato Salad, and Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans.

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🔪 Instructions for Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 🍳 Reheating
    • 🥗 Side Dishes
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Chicken Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. Simple and easy. Using simple and basic pantry staple seasonings, we get a flavorful chicken as it bakes, and then brushing the sauce on helps to seal it all in and elevate it even more. With hardly any effort needed, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in our home.
    2. Delicious results. We broil the BBQ sauce on top to give us a nice smokey flavor similar to using the grill, but with a little more convenience. This recipe is fabulous and perfect for any side dish or weather.
    3. You can use your favorite BBQ sauce! You can never go wrong with your favorites! Grab something spicy, sweet, smokey, or homemade, and enjoy!

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make baked bbq chicken thighs.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Chicken Thighs- You'll need about 5 pounds of chicken thighs for this recipe. This is roughly 10-12 pieces depending on their size. If you still have thighs leftover, try making some Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes.

    Barbecue Sauce- You will want to use your favorite barbecue sauce for this recipe.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🧾 Substitutions

    Paprika: Use regular paprika or smoked paprika for this recipe and it's sure to turn out delicious either way. Smoked paprika adds a nice depth of flavor that works really well here.

    Italian Seasoning: I like to use Italian seasoning in my recipes because it contains a blend of different seasonings like rosemary, thyme, oregano, etc. You can use a homemade blend or just use oregano in its place if you don't have Italian seasoning on hand.

    🔪 Instructions for Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.

    a bowl of seasonings.

    Step 2: Add your seasonings to a small bowl.

    mixed seasonings in a bowl.

    Step 3: Mix together to combine. Set aside.

    Brush olive oil over chicken thigh skin on foil-lined baking sheet.

    Step 4: Place your chicken thighs onto the prepared baking sheet and pat them dry with a clean paper towel. Then, brush the tops with olive oil.

    Sprinkle mixed seasonings over chicken thighs on foil-lined baking sheet.

    Step 5: Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken thighs.

    seasoning covered chicken thighs on a foil lined baking sheet.

    Step 6: Rub the seasoning around each piece really well so that they are all nicely coated.

    seasoned and baked chicken thighs on a foil lined baking sheet.

    Step 7: Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

    bbq sauce covered baked chicken thighs on a foil lined baking sheet.

    Step 8: Remove the pan from the oven and brush barbecue sauce over the top of the chicken.

    baked bbq chicken thighs on a foil lined baking sheet.

    Step 9: Return to the oven and broil on High for 2-3 minutes or until done. Keep an eye on them so that they don't burn.

    Step 10: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite side dishes.

    Enjoy!

    Two BBQ sauce-coated chicken thighs on plate, more on baking sheet in background.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Frozen chicken may take a few extra minutes to cook but thawed ones will cook up better and yield a better texture when finished.
    2. If you don't want to heat up the house too much, or you want something a little faster, you can these Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs instead.
    3. You will know that your chicken has finished cooking properly when you can insert an instant read food thermometer into the meat and have it register as 165 degrees F.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Assuming that you have any leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. I recommend that you reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to crisp up everything before eating.

    🍳 Reheating

    Microwave. One or two chicken thighs can easily be reheated on a microwave-safe plate for about 1.5-2 minutes.

    Oven. Alternatively, you can place them in the oven at 350F on a baking sheet for about 5-10 minutes.

    Air Fryer. They can also be reheated in your air fryer at 360F for about 5-6 minutes. Need to learn more? Check out What is an Air Fryer? Everything You Need to Know.

    🥗 Side Dishes

    These chicken thighs with barbecue sauce would be a perfect pairing with some green vegetables like Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts and Bacon or The Best Canned Green Bean Recipe. Of course, my favorite vegetable pairing with chicken is actually cauliflower, like in my Roasted Frozen Cauliflower.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Is it better to BBQ chicken thighs with skin on or off?

    Cooking chicken thighs with the skin on helps to seal in the juicy goodness. Without the skin to hold in those juices, you will risk your chicken drying out. If you don't wish to eat the skin, you can simply remove it after the chicken has been cooked.

    Is it better to bake chicken thighs at 350 or 400?

    Baking the chicken at either is fine, but for best results, it is good to cook them at 400 degrees F. This is because the higher temperature will help to crisp up the outside of the chicken more quickly and allow the chicken to cook quickly, evenly, and with better-tasting results.

    Should I cover chicken thighs when baking?

    These chicken thighs do not need to be covered when baking. It's best if you don't cover them at all. Direct contact with the heat will allow the skin to get nice and crispy, whereas putting a cover on top will steam the skin and make it more rubbery and soft in texture.

    Two BBQ sauce-covered thighs on plate, more on baking sheet in background.

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    If you tried this Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    two bbq chicken thighs on a plate with more on a baking dish in the background.
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    5 from 6 votes

    Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

    You're going to love this simple baked bbq chicken thighs recipe. Made on a single sheet pan, you get crispy skin, juicy meat, and all of your favorite barbecue flavors in every bite.
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 152kcal
    Cost Recipe $9.37 / Serving $1.56
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    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Small Bowls
    • Pastry Brush
    • Instant Read Thermometer

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ($0.08)
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder ($0.08)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder ($0.08)
    • ½ teaspoon paprika ($0.04)
    • ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.02)
    • 5 pounds chicken thighs (about 10 pieces) ($7.60)
    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil ($0.42)
    • 1 cup barbecue sauce ($1.04)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
    • Add your seasonings to a small bowl. Mix together to combine. Set aside.
    • Place your chicken thighs onto the prepared baking sheet and pat them dry with a clean paper towel. Then, brush the tops with olive oil.
    • Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken thighs. Rub the seasoning around each piece really well so that they are all nicely coated.
    • Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
    • Remove the pan from the oven and brush barbecue sauce over the top of the chicken.
    • Return to the oven and broil on High for 2-3 minutes or until done. Keep an eye on them so that they don't burn.
    • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite side dishes.

    Notes

    Thawed chicken yields a better texture when cooked, but frozen chicken may take a few extra minutes to cook.
    Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using an instant-read food thermometer.
    Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in the oven, air fryer, or microwave.
    Microwave: Reheat 1-2 chicken thighs on a microwave-safe plate for 1.5-2 minutes.
    Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
    Air Fryer: Reheat at 360°F for 5-6 minutes.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
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