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Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs

Juicy and flavorful caramelized BBQ chicken thighs made easily in the oven, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard

For Baking

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large sealable container, combine chicken thighs, avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried mustard. Toss to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss marinated chicken thighs with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Flip each thigh, brush with reserved sauce, and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Increase oven heat to broil. Flip chicken again, brush with more BBQ sauce, and broil for 5-6 minutes until crispy and cooked through.

Serving

  • Enjoy your caramelized BBQ chicken thighs with extra BBQ sauce as desired.

Notes

For even more flavor, marinate the chicken thighs overnight. Try different BBQ sauces to find your favorite flavor. If you like it spicy, add cayenne pepper or a little hot sauce to the marinade. You can also use chicken drumsticks instead of thighs if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 700mgSugar: 8g
Keyword BBQ Chicken, Caramelized Chicken, Chicken Thighs, Easy Chicken Recipe, Oven Chicken
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