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Home » Course » Dinner » Oven Baked BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs

Published: Jan 6, 2022 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Oven Baked BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs

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These are the best juicy and tender Boneless Chicken Thighs, marinated in dry rub, then baked in the oven and broiled until BBQ is caramelized! It will be a great easy recipe for a family dinner for a cookout party.

BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs on an oval white plate.

This is one of my favorite recipes for boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated, baked, and broiled in the oven. The final result; you will have juicy and tender aromatic chicken with mouthwatering caramelized BBQ sauce on top.

The recipe is based on my Instant Pot Chicken Wings. But since we are baking it in the oven, I let the chicken marinate first in herbs and spices to absorb all the flavors.

I like to marinate the meat a night before, so it takes no more than 30 minutes the next day to prepare the dinner.

Table of contents

  • Ingredients Marinade
  • How to marinate
  • How to bake Chicken Thighs in the oven
  • Tips for Best Results
  • How to serve
A mix of spices in a bowl for make a dry rub marinade.

Ingredients Marinade

Since this recipe is based on my current BBQ Wings recipe, I used the same seasoning:

  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Cayenne
  • Oregano
  • Thyme

And, since it’s not a dry rub but marinade, we need to add some olive oil.

Process photos of marinating boneless chicken thighs in dry rub.

How to marinate

You can marinate the meat in 3 easy steps:

  1. Wash and pat dry the meat and put it in a gallon size zip-lock bag.
  2. Add the seasoning and olive oil.
  3. Close the bag, mix everything together, and marinate 1-24 hours.

NOTE: I like to marinate it a night before or in the morning before cooking. This way it will be able to absorb more flavors. If you don’t have time, refrigerate it at least for an hour before cooking.

How to bake Chicken Thighs in the oven

After the meat is marinated, it takes less then 30 minutes to cook.

Place the meat on a baking sheet with a wire rack and bake at 400˚F for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170-175˚F.

When done, brush BBQ sauce on top.

Set the oven broil and broil for about 5 minutes or until the BBQ sauce is caramelized.

Process photos of cooking Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs.

Tips for Best Results

  • Marinade. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful meat will be. I think that overnight gives the best results.
  • Cooking. Always use a meat thermometer to make sure that the meat is cooked through and safe to eat.

How to serve

This recipe is so much fun to serve for a big party or family dinner! I love to accompany it with different sides, vegetables, and salads. Here are a few ideas:

  • Sides. Instant Pot Mexican Rice, Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
  • Vegetables. Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob, Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan.
  • Salads. Chicken Macaroni Salad, Orzo Pasta Salad, Farro Salad Recipe, Potato Salad with Bacon and Eggs, BLT Pasta Salad.
  • Dips. Best Tzatziki Recipe, Mango Avocado Salsa, Simple Guacamole.
  • Other Meats. Buttermilk Chicken Tenders, Instant Pot Chicken Tacos, Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings.
BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs on an oval white plate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What type of chicken can I use in this recipe?

In this recipe, I use boneless skinless chicken thighs. If you want, you also can use bone-in skin-on chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks. However, the cooking time will be different.

What is the baking time for other type of chicken?

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs – bake for 20 minutes at 400˚F.
Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Thighs – bake for 40-45 minutes at 400˚F.
Chicken Drumsticks – bake for 50-60 minutes at 400˚F.

How to know if chicken is cooked?

It’s very important to make sure that your chicken is completely cooked. Here are a few tips:
1. The internal temperature of cooked chicken should be at least 165˚ Though, I prefer to cook mine till it’s 175˚F.
2. The juices from the chicken should come out clear.
3. If you have bones in the chicken, make sure that there is no meat with pinkish color on the bones.

How to store?

You can refrigerate it in an air-tight container for about 4-5 days.

BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs on an oval white plate.

Check out more Chicken Recipes here:

  • Instant Pot Pulled Chicken
  • Whole Roasted Chicken
  • Instant Pot Chicken Soup
  • Healthy Chicken Wraps
  • Instant Pot Orange Chicken
  • One Pot Chicken and Rice
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • Hawaiian Chicken

Did you make this recipe?!? I’d love to know how it turned out! leave a comment and a rating below👇 thank you!

BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs on an oval white plate.
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5 from 5 votes

Oven Baked BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs

These are the best juicy and tender Boneless Chicken Thighs, marinated in dry rub, then baked in the oven and broiled until BBQ is caramelized! It will be a great easy recipe for a family dinner for a cookout party.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Wash and pat dry the meat and put it in a gallon size zip-lock bag.
  • Add the seasoning and olive oil.
  • Close the bag, mix everything together, and marinate 1-24 hours.
  • Place the meat on a baking sheet with a wire rack and bake at 400˚F for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170-175˚
  • When done, brush BBQ sauce on top.
  • Set the oven broil and broil for about 5 minutes or until the BBQ sauce is caramelized.

Notes

1. What type of chicken can I use in this recipe? In this recipe, I use boneless skinless chicken thighs. If you want, you also can use bone-in skin-on chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks. However, the cooking time will be different.
2. What is the baking time for other type of chicken?
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs – bake for 20 minutes at 400˚F.
  • Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Thighs – bake for 40-45 minutes at 400˚F.
  • Chicken Drumsticks – bake for 50-60 minutes at 400˚F.
3. How to know if chicken is cooked?
It’s very important to make sure that your chicken is completely cooked. Here are a few tips:
  1. The internal temperature of cooked chicken should be at least 165˚ Though, I prefer to cook mine till it’s 175˚F.
  2. The juices from the chicken should come out clear.
  3. If you have bones in the chicken, make sure that there is no meat with pinkish color on the bones.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1227mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

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  1. teri says

    February 07, 2023 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    Recipe came out great! Thank you! I didn’t use as much bbq sauce as recipe called for, but it didn’t need it. The spice marinade added enough flavor that the extra bbq wasn’t missed! I marinated for apx 3 hrs and it was sooo good!

    Reply
  2. Christen says

    November 18, 2022 at 7:18 pm

    Will this taste good when it has only marinated for 1 hour?

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      December 19, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      Hi Christen! Yes, it still will have a good flavor!

      Reply
  3. Chari says

    September 02, 2022 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    Simply outstanding! I’ve made 2 of your recipes so far and both have been delicious. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      September 09, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      Thank you so much, Chari! I’m so happy you enjoyed both recipes! Hope you will try more of them soon 😉

      Reply
  4. Katie says

    February 10, 2022 at 5:35 pm

    I read the nutrition info provided. Is that for the whole recipe or a serving? If a serving what is the serving size, please?

    Reply
    • Paul says

      May 31, 2022 at 7:51 pm

      Hi Katie,

      My wife made this for us—5 thighs ended up rounding out the two pound suggested amount for us. I took the nutrition information’s “serves 4 people” to mean the information was for 1/4 of the recipe. Since we used five thighs, I just adjusted to 1/5….

      Reply
  5. Peggy says

    November 11, 2021 at 6:27 am

    Do you have to use a wire rack?

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      November 11, 2021 at 10:33 am

      Hi Peggy! It’s better to use a wire rack for even baking. Also, when you broil the chicken with BBQ sauce, you don’t want it to stick to the baking sheet.

      Reply
    • teri says

      February 07, 2023 at 12:24 am

      I used a round broiling pan (lots of holes) and honestly, it cooked evenly and was so good. I’d say that the wire rack isn’t a must … but that’s just me : )

      Reply
  6. Jenny Stewart says

    September 13, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    Fabulous recipe! So easy to make and the chicken was juicy and tender with a caramelized BBQ sauce. Although it was baked, it tasted as if it just came off the grill!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      September 17, 2021 at 10:27 am

      Thank you so much, Jenny! I’m so happy you liked this recipe!

      Reply
  7. RENE GATES says

    March 21, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe. Best BBQ chicken thighs I’ve ever fixed. My husband loved them. Easy, great flavors and very moist chicken.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      March 24, 2021 at 11:13 am

      Thank you so much, Rene! I’m so happy you and your husband loved it 😉

      Reply
  8. Renee says

    February 28, 2021 at 10:53 am

    5 stars
    Just finished cooking these. Followed the recipe exactly. DELICIOUS!! Hope I can save some for dinner.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      March 08, 2021 at 8:35 am

      Thank you, Renee! I’m so happy you liked it!

      Reply
  9. Shannon says

    February 09, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    Can you wrap them in bacon?

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      February 12, 2021 at 10:10 am

      This is a great idea! Never tried it but I think it should work!

      Reply
  10. Gunjan says

    November 11, 2019 at 1:43 am

    Love all the ingredients in this recipe. I am glad to have found your recipe on time since I was heading to the grocery.

    Reply
  11. Marisa F. Stewart says

    November 10, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    We are simply nutty about our BBQ meats, especially chicken. Well, now that the temperature has plummeted we’re just a bit blue about not being able to grill. Now this recipe will certainly save the day for us. We’ll get our barbecued chicken with lots of flavor and stay toasty warm indoors.

    Reply
  12. Denise says

    November 09, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    They look delicious and juicy! This is a recipe to be made often for sure!

    Reply
  13. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

    November 09, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    Wow, truly stunning photos and that sauce looks sticky/lick-your-fingers-clean delicious! I’m so loving this recipe and can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  14. Tammy says

    November 08, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    These look absolutely magnificent! That sauce sounds delicious and your photos are gorgeous!

    Reply
  15. Elaine says

    November 05, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    That glaze makes me want to dance! Love how delicious these chicken thighs look – I might be trying them out this weekend – won’t be able to wait any longer 🙂

    Reply
  16. Danielle says

    November 05, 2019 at 9:56 am

    Incredible chicken that is the perfect entertainer when it comes to hosting a small gathering. Really like the glaze and the amount – just perfect for me!

    Reply
  17. Michelle says

    November 04, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    This is a great recipe everyone in the family will enjoy. Classic flavors. Chicken thighs are so juicy too after being in the marinade.

    Reply
  18. Ben says

    November 04, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    Those look outstanding! I love cooking with thighs. They’re so much more juicy than the breast.

    Reply

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