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A Sticky, Crispy Weeknight: Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven

A Sticky, Crispy Weeknight: Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven
Prep
60 min
Cook
25 min
Total
95 min
Serves
4
Calories
404 kcal
Carbs
15.50 g

Ingredients

  • 2 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoonsavocado oil
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoondried mustard
  • 1 cupBBQ sauce, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add chicken to a large sealable container with avocado oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried mustard. Toss to coat and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss marinated chicken thighs with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce and arrange on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, brush with reserved BBQ sauce, and bake for another 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Increase oven heat to broil, flip the chicken again, and brush with BBQ sauce. Broil for 5-6 minutes until crispy and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.