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Oven-Roasted BBQ Chicken Recipe is a family favorite!

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place on a baking tray lined with foil. Roast for 30 minutes.
  4. Brush with BBQ sauce and roast another 10–15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. 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

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