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Sticky BBQ Chicken Thighs with Honey Glaze

Close-up of three Sticky BBQ Chicken Thighs with Honey Glaze, glistening with a dark, caramelized sauce on a white plate.
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Make tender chicken thighs coated in a thick, sweet, and savory barbecue sauce using a simple honey glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Rub the chicken thighs all over with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side up in a baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth. This is your glaze.
  4. Brush half of the glaze mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove the dish from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the chicken thighs.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the glaze is thick and caramelized.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For crispier skin, place the baking dish on the top rack for the last 5 minutes of cooking under the broiler, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • If you prefer boneless, skinless thighs, reduce the total cooking time by about 10 minutes.

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