Tender and juicy boneless thighs are coated with a sweet, savory, and smoky BBQ sauce, and cooked in the oven until they’re wonderfully sticky and delicious. BBQ Chicken is a family favorite, and simple to bake in the oven using this easy recipe! Use your favorite BBQ sauce, and the perfect blend of seasonings to make baked chicken thighs that are juicy and flavorful and ready in under an hour. I have more ways to make BBQ chicken for you to try! Use this same method to make Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks, or fire up the grill and make the best BBQ Grilled Chicken. You’ll also love my BBQ Chicken Pizza and BBQ Chicken Sliders. What’s not to like? The smoky, savory flavor of barbecue sauce makes any meal feel like a fun summer party.
Why You’ll Love This BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
This simple BBQ Chicken Marinade doesn’t need to chill overnight, it’s ready to cook right away!
Key Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make BBQ Chicken Thighs:
Chicken Thighs: This recipe makes up to 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Trim the chicken to remove any large pieces of fat. If your chicken was previously frozen, thaw it all the way before starting. BBQ Sauce: Any type of prepared bbq sauce will do! Use one that your family already enjoys, or use this recipe to try out a new bottle that you picked up. Seasonings: A simple spice blend made from salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika gives the chicken thighs so much flavor, along with the bbq sauce.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make BBQ Chicken Thighs in Oven
Recipe Tips
Try it on the grill. If you’d prefer to grill the chicken thighs, you absolutely can! Grill the seasoned chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked, then baste with additional BBQ sauce before serving. Have extra bbq sauce ready, because everyone will want to dip their chicken in it! BBQ chicken is also tasty dipped in homemade ranch dressing, or a little bit of Buffalo sauce. Adjust the seasonings. You can make this recipe with just bbq sauce, but the extra seasonings make it so much tastier. Feel free to edit the spices to suit your family’s preferences, making them more or less spicy, smoky, or salty.
BBQ Chicken Thighs Storing Tips
Leftover baked BBQ chicken thighs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Use the leftovers for lunch tomorrow, or shred the chicken to use in recipes like BBQ Chicken Pizza.
What To Serve With BBQ Chicken
BBQ Chicken is best served with traditional BBQ side dishes! Try a refreshing summer beverage like my Strawberry Iced Tea or fresh Orangeade to really set the mood for a barbecue! Then, try any of my many easy salad recipes! Classic Broccoli Salad, Deviled Egg Potato Salad, and Dill Pickle Pasta Salad are some of my favorites. Other sides that go really well with bbq chicken include baked beans, cornbread, grilled corn, and Velveeta mac and cheese. Add this easy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe to your family’s menu plan! It’s the perfect chicken thigh recipe to make any time of the year. © Little Sunny Kitchen
