Description
Two Ingredient Crispy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is the epitome of effortless cooking while delivering maximum flavor. Combining just chicken and barbecue sauce, this dish transforms into a sweet, sticky, and crispy delight that will impress your family and friends alike. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s an easy go-to recipe that requires minimal preparation yet yields mouthwatering results. With its tender meat and caramelized glaze, this chicken will be the star of any meal. Serve it alongside fresh salads, hearty sides, or as part of a sandwich to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
- 2 cups favorite barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Coat the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken skin-side down on a rimmed baking sheet; bake for 25 minutes.
- Increase temperature to 425°F; flip chicken, baste with barbecue sauce, and bake for 7 minutes.
- Repeat basting every 7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 3-5 minutes if desired.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg