BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs (Boneless, Easy and Juicy)

Baked BBQ chicken thighs on an off-white plate next to sides of green beans and corn on the cob.

BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs (Boneless, Easy and Juicy)

These BBQ baked chicken thighs are sweet, savory, juicy, and made with simple ingredients from the pantry! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or get-togethers.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword baked BBQ chicken thighs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Sheet pan

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
1.5 teaspoons onion powder
1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
1.5 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil (optional for easy clean up).
Mix the seasonings: To a small bowl, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and brown sugar. Stir until well blended.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then add them to a large bowl.
Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and toss until well coated.
Add the seasoning mixture to the bowl and toss the chicken thighs until each piece is evenly coated.
Bake the chicken: Lay the chicken on the sheet pan in a single layer, smooth side down. Bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush with BBQ sauce, flip, then brush the other side with BBQ Sauce.
Return the chicken to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the BBQ sauce is bubbly and the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Optional Step: Using oven mitts, position the oven rack 4 inches away from the heating element and broil the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes for extra crispy edges.

Notes

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.

Pro Tips:

If you love extra crispy edges, you can finish under the broiler so they turn out like these air fryer boneless chicken thighs to get the perfect texture.

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