BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 8 thighs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.75 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top if you have one. Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels so the skin can crisp.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the thighs all over with the olive oil, then coat them evenly with the spice rub, getting some under the skin where you can.
3. Arrange the thighs skin-side up on the baking sheet, spaced apart. Bake until the skin is golden and an instant-read thermometer reads 175°F (79°C) at the thickest part near the bone, 30 to 35 minutes.
4. Brush the tops generously with the barbecue sauce. Switch the oven to broil and broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat until the sauce bubbles and caramelizes into sticky patches, 2 to 4 minutes — watch closely so it chars but doesn't burn.
5. Rest the thighs on the pan for 5 minutes so the juices settle, then serve with any pan juices spooned over the top.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

420

Protein

38 g

Fat

23 g

Carbs

14 g