Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken
Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
For the BBQ Rub
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- as needed BBQ rub, prepared above
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the BBQ rub, combine the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Store any extra rub in an airtight container for future use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
Pat the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the rub adhere and the skin crisp.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Generously coat both sides of each chicken thigh with the prepared BBQ rub. Ensure an even layer for maximum flavor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the chicken from the oven. Using a pastry brush, generously brush your favorite BBQ sauce over both sides of the chicken thighs.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the chicken to the oven and continue baking for another 20 to 30 minutes. During this time, brush the chicken with more BBQ sauce every 5 to 10 minutes until it is cooked through, the internal temperature reaches 165°F, and the sauce is nicely caramelized.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and juicy chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken
For the BBQ Rub
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- as needed BBQ rub, prepared above
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the BBQ rub, combine the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Store any extra rub in an airtight container for future use.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
Pat the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the rub adhere and the skin crisp.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Generously coat both sides of each chicken thigh with the prepared BBQ rub. Ensure an even layer for maximum flavor.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the chicken from the oven. Using a pastry brush, generously brush your favorite BBQ sauce over both sides of the chicken thighs.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the chicken to the oven and continue baking for another 20 to 30 minutes. During this time, brush the chicken with more BBQ sauce every 5 to 10 minutes until it is cooked through, the internal temperature reaches 165°F, and the sauce is nicely caramelized.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and juicy chicken.
⏱️ 5 min