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Barbecue Chicken In The Oven

This barbecue chicken recipe brings the smoky aroma of outdoor grilling right to your kitchen. With tender chicken and tangy sauce, it's perfect for weeknights and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 chicken thighs skin-on for crispiness
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking dish or sheet pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Brush for sauce application

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease your baking dish or sheet pan with olive oil.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  4. Rub the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish, skin side up.
  6. Brush half of the barbecue sauce over the chicken.
  7. Bake the chicken for 30 minutes.
  8. After 30 minutes, brush the remaining sauce on the chicken and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce for a few hours before cooking.