Description
Fall-off-the-bone baked chicken thighs with smoky-spiced caramelized sauce. Quick oven method delivers juicy meat with crispy skin, no grill required. Four servings in under an hour with bold American-style flavor.
Ingredients
2 lb chicken thighs
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Pat chicken dry with paper towels
Mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Coat chicken with seasoning, pressing into skin
Heat oil in ovenproof skillet, sear chicken skin-side for 4-5 minutes
Brush BBQ sauce onto chicken, return to skillet
Arrange chicken in single layer on baking pan
Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway
Pour remaining sauce into dish and spoon over chicken
Mix honey/maple with reserved sauce
Baste final minutes for glossy finish
Notes
Use halal-certified BBQ sauce if avoiding alcohol/animal products
Leave skin intact for crispy texture
Cast-iron skillet enhances initial sear
No marinating needed
Clean-up is effortless due to contained cooking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh per serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg