Description
This recipe for Caramelized BBQ Chicken Thighs combines juicy, tender chicken with a sticky, sweet barbecue glaze. It’s incredibly easy to make and fills your home with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless, skinless thighs)
- BBQ sauce
- Brown sugar
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Olive oil (or vegetable or canola oil)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat your chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
- Flip the chicken thighs over and brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top of the chicken thighs.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes for an extra crispy finish.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce for a few hours can enhance the flavor. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; chicken thighs are best at 165°F (74°C).