Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs coated in a rich barbecue sauce, caramelized to perfection—a beautiful dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Combine the chicken thighs with the avocado oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried mustard in a large sealable container. Toss everything well until the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate for at least one hour, or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the marinated chicken with 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce, ensuring each piece is coated, and lay them out on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the thighs, brush with the reserved BBQ sauce, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Broil the chicken for an additional 5-6 minutes, watching closely until they are beautifully golden and caramelized.
- Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
For juicier chicken, brine the thighs before marinating. Experiment with different BBQ sauces for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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