Description
Sizzling barbecue bliss chicken thighs deliver smoky, tangy flavors from a perfect marinade. Grilled to juicy perfection, these thighs promise a memorable summer meal that satisfies your deepest comfort cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
- 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 large onion (peeled and sliced into rings)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk barbecue sauce, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder into a smooth, well-blended mixture.
- Seasoning: Season chicken thighs thoroughly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- Initial Roasting: Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between pieces. Generously coat with half the sauce mixture and layer thinly sliced onion rings on top for enhanced flavor depth.
- First Bake: Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until chicken begins to cook through, then carefully flip thighs using tongs so skin side faces upward.
- Final Baking: Brush remaining sauce over chicken, ensuring complete coverage. Continue roasting for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Caramelization: Activate broiler and cook for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a perfect golden-brown finish without burning.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5-7 minutes to redistribute juices. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot, revealing succulent barbecue-glazed chicken thighs.
Notes
- Marinade Magic: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to ensure a smooth, well-blended sauce that coats chicken evenly and maximizes flavor absorption.
- Skin Placement Trick: Start cooking chicken thighs skin-side down to render fat and create a crispy, golden exterior during roasting.
- Temperature Precision: Always use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F (75°C), preventing undercooking and ensuring food safety.
- Resting Ritual: Allow chicken to rest after cooking, which helps juices redistribute, resulting in more tender and succulent meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg