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Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken

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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Serene

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Ingredients

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. 
    Wooden bowl with bbq seasonings in it.
  • 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. 
    Seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  • 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. 
    Chicken thighs brushed with bbq sauce on a baking sheet.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing to serve. Serve with more BBQ sauce as desired. 

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

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1086mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg