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Sweet & Sticky BBQ Chicken: Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

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Sweet & Sticky BBQ Chicken: Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

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Sweet & Sticky BBQ Chicken: Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sticky BBQ Chicken: Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American BBQ
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken Thighs (Boneless, skinless); 1 cup Ketchup (Approximately 240 ml); 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (Approximately 100g); 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (Approximately 30 ml); 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (For umami and saltiness); 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For coating the chicken)

This simple recipe shows you how to make irresistible sweet and sticky BBQ chicken, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a rich, homemade sauce and baked until beautifully caramelized and bursting with flavor. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

#BBQ

#Chicken

#Easy

#Dinner

#Sweet

#Sticky

#Homemade Sauce

Freshly baked BBQ chicken, glistening with sauce

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American BBQ

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

40g

Protein

35g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Close-up of the caramelized, sticky chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Serving suggestion with fluffy rice

Instructions

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Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Drying the chicken ensures better browning and a crispier skin if using skin-on chicken.
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In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
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In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
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Adjust sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to your personal preference.

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Place chicken thighs in a large baking dish. Pour about half of the prepared BBQ sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Drizzle with olive oil.
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Place chicken thighs in a large baking dish. Pour about half of the prepared BBQ sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Drizzle with olive oil.
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Reserve the remaining sauce for basting later, this will add layers of flavor.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Ensure chicken is arranged in a single layer for even cooking and browning.
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Remove chicken from oven, brush generously with the remaining BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove chicken from oven, brush generously with the remaining BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and the chicken is cooked through.
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For extra caramelization and a glossy finish, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
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Resting helps redistribute the juices, keeping the chicken moist and tender.

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

Chicken Thighs(Boneless, skinless)

Ketchup(Approximately 240 ml)

Brown Sugar(Approximately 100g)

Apple Cider Vinegar(Approximately 30 ml)

Soy Sauce(For umami and saltiness)

Smoked Paprika

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Salt(Or to taste)

Black Pepper(Freshly ground)

Olive Oil(For coating the chicken)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).Preview3mPreviewPat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).3m

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.Preview20mPreviewBake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.20m

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired.Preview5mPreviewLet the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired.5m

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Chicken Thighs
(Boneless, skinless)

Ketchup
(Approximately 240 ml)

Brown Sugar
(Approximately 100g)

Apple Cider Vinegar
(Approximately 30 ml)

Soy Sauce
(For umami and saltiness)

Salt
(Or to taste)

Black Pepper
(Freshly ground)

Olive Oil
(For coating the chicken)

Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
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