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Oven Baked Bbq Chicken Recipe

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This oven-baked BBQ chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken coated in a tangy homemade BBQ sauce. It's perfect for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner. With a balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. Serve with a side of veggies or rice for a complete meal. The key to its deliciousness lies in the slow roasting and perfect caramelization of the BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pat the chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken until browned.
  • Transfer to a baking dish, coat with BBQ sauce.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, baste with more BBQ sauce halfway through.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425°F, bake an additional 10 minutes until sauce caramelizes.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, baste the chicken with BBQ sauce halfway through the cooking time.
  • You can use chicken breasts, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.

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