Description
Golden-baked chicken thighs with homemade smoky-sweet seasoning, crispy edges, and juicy meat. A quick, flavorful American recipe perfect for gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1.5 kg (4.5 lbs) chicken thighs (uncooked, bone-in preferred)
2 tbsp homemade BBQ seasoning (1 tbsp garlic powder + 1 tbsp paprika)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F)
Line baking sheet with parchment paper
Pat chicken dry and rub seasoning onto skin
Arranged chicken on baking sheet, bake 20 minutes, flip, and bake 15 minutes
Rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Marinate up to 6 hours for better flavor
Use a thermometer to ensure 74°C internal temp
Add wire rack after 20 minutes for extra crunch
Adjust seasonings to taste: more paprika for smokiness
Avoid chicken breasts for best results
Ensure chicken is dry for crispy skin
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg