Description
Juicy, flavorful, and slathered in rich BBQ sauce, this oven-roasted BBQ chicken is the perfect easy dinner for weeknights or backyard-style meals indoors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place on a baking tray lined with foil. Roast for 30 minutes.
Brush with BBQ sauce and roast another 10–15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for juicy, perfectly cooked chicken
- Try different BBQ sauces like smoky, spicy, or honey-based varieties
- Serve with coleslaw or baked beans
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American