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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.

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Pat the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the rub adhere and the skin crisp.

Generously coat both sides of each chicken thigh with the prepared BBQ rub. Ensure an even layer for maximum flavor.

Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven. Using a pastry brush, generously brush your favorite BBQ sauce over both sides of the chicken thighs.

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.

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.


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.

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Pat the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the rub adhere and the skin crisp.

Generously coat both sides of each chicken thigh with the prepared BBQ rub. Ensure an even layer for maximum flavor.

Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven. Using a pastry brush, generously brush your favorite BBQ sauce over both sides of the chicken thighs.

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.

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.
