Description
Succulent Barbecue Bliss Chicken Thighs deliver a Southern-style flavor explosion with smoky, tangy marinade and perfectly charred edges. Juicy meat infused with zesty spices promises a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 large onion, peeled and sliced into rings
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by heating it to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for effortless cleanup and minimal mess.
- Create a harmonious marinade by whisking together barbecue sauce, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Liberally season both sides of the chicken thighs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining proper spacing between each piece.
- Distribute half of the prepared sauce mixture generously over the chicken thighs, ensuring thorough and uniform coating.
- Strategically layer thinly sliced onion rings across the top of the sauced chicken to infuse additional depth of flavor.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 25 minutes until the chicken begins to cook through.
- Carefully flip each chicken thigh using tongs, ensuring the skin side is now facing upward.
- Brush the remaining sauce over the chicken, covering every surface for maximum flavor intensity.
- Continue roasting for an additional 20-25 minutes, verifying that the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C) using a meat thermometer.
- For a final touch of caramelization, activate the broiler and cook for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chicken thighs to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps redistribute the juices and maintain tenderness.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot, revealing the delectable barbecue-glazed chicken thighs.
Notes
- Elevate your weeknight dinner with these mouthwatering barbecue chicken thighs that transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal.
- Marinating isn’t necessary, but the quick sauce blend ensures deep, rich flavors penetrate every succulent bite of chicken.
- Lining the baking sheet prevents messy cleanups and helps chicken cook evenly without sticking to the pan.
- Flipping the chicken midway through cooking guarantees crispy skin and prevents uneven browning or drying out.
- Broiling at the end creates irresistible caramelized edges that add a gorgeous golden-brown finish to the dish.
- Fresh herbs like parsley provide a bright, fresh contrast to the rich, smoky barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 346 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg