Description
A simple and delicious oven baked BBQ chicken recipe that brings comfort and joy to gatherings.
Ingredients
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season the chicken generously with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and the skin is golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and brush it generously with your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky and caramelized.
- Broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes for a more caramelized finish, if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for a few hours prior to baking. To achieve crispy skin, pat the chicken dry before seasoning.
