Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs


Hi Reader,

We make BBQ year-round over here. Doesn’t matter if it's summer sun or a rainy Tuesday—BBQ is always in rotation. These BBQ Oven Baked Chicken Thighs come through every single time. They are juicy, flavorful, and finished with that perfect caramelized BBQ crust—this recipe gives big cookout energy straight from the oven.

For this recipe, I start with a dry rub to add extra flavor to the chicken, then layer it with my favorite BBQ sauce. In my opinion, using both a dry seasoning and sauce is the key to great BBQ.

Make it for dinner tonight, then bring it back for meal prep, parties, or any night you want the taste of BBQ without stepping outside.

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My tip: Use a baking sheet with a rack to allow the air to circulate, helping the chicken cook evenly without becoming soggy on the bottom. —[affiliate link] Baking sheet and rack.

Happy Cooking,

Tanya Harris

Owner of My Forking Life

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Hi, I'm Tanya, creator and owner of My Forking Life LLC. I provide all kinds of delicious recipes that focus on Southern and Caribbean cuisines. I also love kitchen gadgets and have many popular recipes made in air fryers, slow cookers, and pressure cookers.

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