These Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs are made with a homemade rub and then baked and smothered in bbq sauce. Plus you probably have all these ingredients in your pantry already.
These Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs are on of my favorite recipes. They are so simple to make and have become a stample in our house.
How to make Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs:
Step one: Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F. Then prepare a baking sheet with foil and pat chicken dry with a paper towel and set aside.
- Tip: I sometimes use a baking rack to keep chicken out of the dripping. This will help you get a really crispy skin.
BBQ Rub:
For this recipe I like to keep it really simple with the rub. Since I use BBQ sauce we don't need to much and I don't want it to sweet. This is what I put in mine:
- salt
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- pepper
- smoked paprika.
Step two: In a small bowl mix all seasonings together. Coat chicken thighs in your dry rub and place on a baking rack. Bake for 40 minutes turning once about half way through.
Step three: Remove chicken from the oven and brush with BBQ sauce.
- Tip: For a crispy skin place the chicken baked into the oven on broil for a few minutes. Keep an eye on them they should not need more than 2-3 minutes.
Serving Options:
I love serving this chicken with a side salad, roasted vegetables, and loaded baked potato casserole.
BBQ Chicken Recipes:
We love bbq chicken and have it on the menu regularly. Here are a few more of my favorite bbq recipes.
- Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders: These chicken tenders are my kid's favorite. Not breaded but baked with seasoning and covered in bbq sauce.
- BBQ Chicken Drumsticks: These drumsticks are baked crispy and full of flavor.
- Baked BBQ Chicken Breast: This recipe is a classic. The best way to make chicken breast for sure.
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Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ cup bbq sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with foil. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and set aside.
- In a small bowl mix all seasonings together. Coat chicken thighs in your dry rub and place on a baking rack. Bake for 40 minutes turning once about half way through.
- Remove chicken from the oven and brush with BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Tip: For a crispy skin place the chicken baked into the oven on broil for a few minutes. Keep an eye on them they should not need more than 2-3 minutes.
- Tip: I sometimes use a baking rack to keep chicken out of the dripping. This will help you get really crispy skin.
Serving Options:
I love serving this chicken with a side salad, roasted vegetables, and loaded baked potato casserole.Nutrition
I have this in the oven right now. Smells delicious!!! I know my husband is going to love it. Quick question- do you bake it on the rack or directly on the foil (like in the picture)?
Hi Jen, for a crispier skin I use the rack but it also baked great without. Should have made that clear that it is optional, sorry about that. I hope you enjoy the recipe!!