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Use the oven to bake up perfectly juicy and tender Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken! This chicken has been rubbed down with a simple, homemade BBQ rub, baked, and brushed with BBQ sauce that is baked just a bit longer to get it nicely caramelized on the outside. Flavorful and easy to make, this dinner recipe will become a family favorite!
Sheet Pan BBQ Flavors
Want to enjoy the flavors of a good BBQ chicken without having to stand outside in the summer heat over an open flame? Or maybe it’s winter time and you want the BBQ without the freezing cold?
Either way, this Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken is a quick and easy way to get the flavors without braving whatever the elements might be.
Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight family dinner or meal prepping lunches, this easy chicken recipe has become a staple in our home!
Use this BBQ Chicken to make:
- Wraps
- Salads
- Serve on its own with some elotes on the side or my favorite Strawberry Salad!
- On a bun as a sandwich with some coleslaw
Adding Veggies
Make this an entire meal by adding some of your favorite vegetables to roast alongside the chicken.
- Some vegetables to include: Brussels sprouts, potatoes, green beans, corn on the cob, zucchini, asparagus, bell pepper, or broccoli.
- How to Create a Full Sheet Pan Meal: In my opinion, the best way to cook chicken in the oven, is to have it on a wire rack on top of a sheet pan. This allows the juices to drip below. I recommend adding veggies to a second sheet pan and roasting in the oven at the same time.
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a large baking sheet, set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the seasonings (salt, garlic, onion, paprika, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pat the chicken dry, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle evenly on both sides with seasoning blend. Place the chicken on the wire rack on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, remove the chicken and brush with BBQ sauce. Continue to bake another 5 minutes or until the chicken thighs are fully cooked reaching an internal temperature of 175-180.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing to serve. Serve with more BBQ sauce as desired.
Equipment
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat using the oven, an air fryer, or the microwave.
- Chicken: You can use either chicken thighs or breasts for this recipe. Depending on the thickness of your chicken the baking time may vary. Always check the internal temperature of your chicken to ensure that it is properly cooked. Breasts should register 165 degrees F and thighs can reach 175 degrees F.
- BBQ Sauce: I recommend using your favorite type of BBQ sauce on this chicken. My personal preference is to use the Sprouts store brand Organic BBQ sauce it has a nice flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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