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Crispy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

A simple and delicious chicken recipe that only requires two main ingredients, perfect for busy nights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8-10 pieces chicken thighs and/or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on) Look for juicy pieces for the best results.
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce Sweet Baby Ray’s is a recommended choice.
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil) Olive oil is suggested for a fancier touch.
Optional Seasoning
  • salt To taste.
  • pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Coat the chicken on all sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken skin-side down on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and turn the temperature up to 425 degrees F.
  2. Coat the top of the chicken with BBQ sauce using a basting brush or spoon.
  3. Use a spatula to flip the chicken carefully and baste the other side.
  4. Put it back in the oven for 7 minutes.
  5. Repeat the basting and flipping for a total of three times, with 7 minutes in between each.
  6. Double-check the internal temperature, aiming for 165 degrees F (or 180-190 degrees F for dark meat).
  7. If needed, broil for 3-5 minutes to achieve desired crispiness.
  8. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Using a well-worn baking sheet can aid in achieving crispiness. Experimenting with BBQ sauces can yield tasty variations. This chicken goes well with sides like mashed potatoes and corn.