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Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs seasoned with a smoky rub and baked until caramelized with sweet barbecue sauce. A simple classic dish delivering sticky, savory flavor in every bite.

55 minEasyServes 4460 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerOvenHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 1 cup gluten-free barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.

  3. 3

    Coat 3 lbs patted dry bone-in skin-on chicken thighs with 2 tbsp olive oil and rub evenly with spice mixture.

  4. 4

    Place chicken skin-side up on baking sheet and bake 25 minutes.

  5. 5

    Brush chicken with half of 1 cup gluten-free barbecue sauce and bake for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Brush with remaining barbecue sauce and bake until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken need?

For Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 4. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken?

The entry for Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken uses 3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry.

Is Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken keto-friendly?

A serving of Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How much protein is in Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 42 g of protein in about 460 calories, alongside 18 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How do I store and reheat Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken?

Refrigerate what is left of Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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