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Sticky Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs (Oven Baked)

Two glistening, caramelized chicken thighs coated in a dark, sticky BBQ honey glaze served on a white plate.
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Make tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a thick, sweet, and sticky honey barbecue glaze using a simple oven baking method.

Ingredients

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  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup your favorite thick BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place them skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake the chicken for 25 minutes to render some fat and start cooking the meat.
  4. While the chicken bakes, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Do not boil.
  5. Remove the chicken from the oven. Brush half of the prepared glaze evenly over the chicken thighs.
  6. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken again. Brush the remaining glaze over the thighs. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
  8. Bake for a final 5 to 10 minutes, watching closely, until the glaze is dark, caramelized, and sticky, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crisp skin, place the chicken on a wire rack set inside the baking sheet before baking.
  • If you prefer a thinner glaze, reduce the cooking time of the glaze mixture slightly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness for the juiciest results.

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