Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven: 5 Flavorful Steps
Delicious caramelized BBQ chicken thighs cooked in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the BBQ mixture.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for a caramelized finish.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken for a few hours for better flavor.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg