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Barbecue Chicken Recipe Oven

A simple and delicious way to enjoy barbecue chicken with a zesty sauce made in your oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease your baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub them with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up in the prepared baking dish, ensuring space between them.
  5. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  6. After 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over each thigh.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with your choice of sides like coleslaw, grilled corn, or mashed potatoes.