BBQ Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and arrange them skin-side up in the prepared pan.

3. 3

   Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder, rubbing to coat all sides.

4. 4

   Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

   30:00 · Initial bake
5. 5

   Remove the pan from the oven and brush each piece generously with barbecue sauce, using about half of the sauce.

6. 6

   Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.

   15:00 · Bake with sauce
7. 7

   Brush the chicken with the remaining barbecue sauce and bake 5 more minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is caramelized at the edges.

   5:00 · Final glaze bake
8. 8

   Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

   5:00 · Rest