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BBQ Chicken Thighs

Savory BBQ Chicken Thighs Perfect for Busy Weeknights

Delicious BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or avocado oil.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Minced onion can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika for milder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt works as substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is preferred.
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite variety.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Basting Brush
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  3. Once marinated, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Generously coat both sides of the chicken with BBQ sauce.
  4. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken thighs for 25-30 minutes, brushing with additional BBQ sauce halfway through.
  5. Once baked, let the BBQ chicken thighs rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For deeper flavors, marinate the chicken thighs overnight. Use a wire rack for extra crispy skin.

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