Savory BBQ Chicken Thighs That Will Wow Your Dinner Guests

Enjoy these BBQ Chicken Thighs for a smoky, sticky, and utterly delicious indoor barbecue experience.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 thighs

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

For the Seasoning

1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Choose a Whole30-friendly sauce.
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Dry Mustard Can substitute with curry powder.

For Cooking

2 tbsp Olive Oil Can be swapped for another cooking oil.

For Easy Cleanup

1 sheet Parchment Paper For lining baking sheet.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sticky Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a large, rimmed aluminum baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, and dry mustard (or curry powder if preferred). Stir until cohesive.
Coat the chicken thighs generously with the seasoning blend and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the chicken thighs for 25 minutes until golden.
Brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce over the chicken and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Switch your oven to broil and broil the chicken thighs for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe eating and optimal juiciness. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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