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Baked barbecue chicken

Name: Baked barbecue chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: USA
Ingredients: 700 g boneless chicken thighs; 100 g barbecue sauce; 1 tbsp oil; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

Baked barbecue chicken for a relaxed home table, with straightforward preparation and familiar ingredients.

Prep15 min

Cook35 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

1×

700 g boneless chicken thighs
100 g barbecue sauce
1 tbsp oil
0.5 tsp smoked paprika

Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Heat oven to 200°C / 390°F. Line a rimmed baking tray.
Pat chicken dry and coat with oil and paprika. Arrange in a single layer.
Bake 20 minutes, then brush with barbecue sauce using a clean utensil.
Bake another ten to 15 minutes until thickest pieces reach 74°C / 165°F. Rest five minutes before serving.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial home-cooking adaptation; timings vary with equipment.

Allergen notes

Check barbecue sauce for soy, wheat or mustard. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 326 kcal
Protein: 33.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Fat: 15.9 g
Fibre: 0.3 g
Total sugar: 7.5 g
Sodium: 373 mg

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