Description
Delicious baked chicken thighs coated in a smoky-sweet honey BBQ glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Masterpiece barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: In a large bowl, combine boneless chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and honey until well combined.
- Bake the chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and generously brush both sides with the honey BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: For extra char, broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end. Let the thighs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a thicker glaze, brush a second time at the 5-minute mark of the final bake. Use a wire rack for even cooking and to avoid steaming the thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg