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Two Ingredient Crispy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

A delicious and simple recipe combining the joys of BBQ with oven-baked ease, featuring crispy edges and juicy meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 46 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8-10 pieces chicken thighs and/or drumsticks (bone-in, skin on) Bone-in and skin-on pieces ensure moist and flavorful results.
  • 2 cups your favorite BBQ sauce Select a smoky, spicy, or sweet sauce based on your preference.
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil) Helps achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the chicken moist.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces on all sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Baking
  1. Place the chicken skin side down on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
  3. Baste the top of the chicken with BBQ sauce. Flip the chicken and baste the other side, then return to the oven for another 7 minutes.
  4. After 7 minutes, remove the chicken and baste the top side with more BBQ sauce. Bake for another 7 minutes. Repeat this basting process a total of three times.
  5. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should be at least 165 degrees F, ideally between 180-190 degrees F for dark meat.
  6. If the chicken is not crispy enough, broil for an additional 3-5 minutes, monitoring closely.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce for a few hours. Basting is key to achieving a sticky glaze. Mix and match different chicken cuts like wings or breasts as desired.