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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken - Olivia Adriance
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5 from 3 votes

OVEN BAKED BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS

BBQ Chicken is one meal that you know everyone is going to love. This recipe is great for those that are intimidated by the grill or simply don’t have access to one!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Side meat
Cuisine: American, Barbeque
Keyword: Baked chicken thighs, Barbecue chicken, Barbeque, Barbeque sides, Bone-in chicken thigh recipes, Chicken thigh recipes, Chicken thighs, Summer recipes
Servings: 4
Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

Rub:

  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin

BBQ Chicken:

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • BBQ sauce (optional - homemade or your favorite store bought - I used Noble Made)
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard

Instructions

  • Add the rub ingredients (coconut sugar, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, pepper, onion powder, and cumin) to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Coat the chicken with a layer of mustard and then cover with the rub, using your hands to incorporate. I like to let the chicken sit in the fridge with the rub overnight but if you don’t have the time you can skip this step.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Add the chicken to a sheet pan, skin-side down, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Flip and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • If you’re using BBQ sauce, baste the chicken in the sauce and bake for another 5 minutes. I prefer it without the sauce because this rub is so yummy but you do you!
  • Serve and enjoy!