Simple Baked Barbecue Chicken Recipe Keeps You Out of the Heat Chicken Recipes Dinner
Barbecue chicken is delicious, but sometimes you don't want to stand over an outdoor grill in the hot summer sun. This easy barbecue chicken recipe cooks in the oven and requires minimal prep.
Serve this juicy barbecue chicken with potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans or your favorite side dishes. If you want a crispier skin, turn the broiler on for a couple minutes at the end of cooking time.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 to 60 minutes
Total Time: 55 to 65 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
Here's how to make it:
- Combine the brown sugar, paprika and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in a baking pan. Sprinkle with the brown sugar mixture.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 20 minutes, then begin basting the chicken with the barbecue sauce. Bake until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature), about 30 to 40 minutes.
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