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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Simple oven-baked BBQ chicken with a sticky sauce and optional fresh parsley for garnish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken drumsticks (chicken legs) about 4 pieces
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skinless, about 4 pieces
  • seasoning salt to taste (about 1 tablespoon for all 8 pieces)
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • fresh parsley chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a half sheet pan with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then arrange them skin side up on the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle seasoning salt evenly over both sides of the drumsticks and thighs, using about 1 tablespoon total for all 8 pieces or to taste.
  • Spoon or brush about 3/4 cup BBQ sauce over the chicken pieces so they are coated evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35–45 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
  • About halfway through baking, optionally brush the chicken with additional BBQ sauce for extra glaze.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and tent loosely with foil; let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Equipment

  • half sheet pan
  • Aluminum Foil
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • Meat Thermometer

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Patting the chicken dry helps the sauce adhere and promotes better browning.
  • Brush more sauce halfway through for a stickier glaze.
  • Bone-in pieces may need the full end of the bake time.