Description
Crispy, flavorful chicken thighs with a caramelized BBQ glaze baked to perfection. Bone-in thighs and double-basting ensure juicy, smoky results with zero pork or alcohol.
Ingredients
4 bone-in chicken thighs (or turkey thighs)
1/4 cup olive oil (avocado oil optional)
1 cup peanut butter-based BBQ sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
Black pepper
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels
Rub oil onto skin
Season with paprika, brown sugar, garlic/onion powders, and pepper
Bake skin-side up at 400°F for 25 minutes
Brush with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, increase heat to 425°F
Flip thighs, bake 8-10 minutes
Spritz final sauce using a fine mister
Notes
Score skin diagonally to prevent curling
Use a glass baking dish
Double recipe for efficiency
Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F
For milder flavor, omit cayenne pepper
Apricot glaze is a sweet alternative to BBQ sauce
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg