Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven: Irresistible Flavor!
Deliciously caramelized BBQ chicken thighs cooked in the oven, offering a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the BBQ mixture.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with your favorite sides like coleslaw or cornbread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg