Description
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy chicken thighs with a rich, smoky barbecue sauce for a dish that’s sure to please everyone at your table. This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have tender, flavorful chicken ready in under an hour. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with mouthwatering aromas that create the perfect atmosphere for family and friends to gather around the dinner table. Whether served alongside creamy coleslaw or warm cornbread, this oven baked BBQ chicken makes for a satisfying meal that brings people together.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil until well coated.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and brush generously with barbecue sauce on both sides.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For extra flavor, brush on more sauce during the last five minutes of baking. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked thigh (130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce overnight for deeper flavor. Experiment with different types of barbecue sauces to find your favorite. Pair with coleslaw or cornbread for a complete meal.