Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs
Bone-in chicken thighs roasted until golden and glazed with tangy, smoky barbecue sauce. Minimal prep, maximum flavor—ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Toss chicken with oil, salt, and pepper until fully coated.
Step 3
Arrange chicken skin-side up on a sheet pan in a single layer.
Step 4
Roast at 425°F for 20 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Step 5
Brush barbecue sauce over each thigh, coating both sides evenly.
Step 6
Return to oven for 12–15 minutes until sauce caramelizes and meat reaches 165°F.
Step 7
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the hot chicken thighs.
Step 8
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18 x 13 inch)
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer
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