Honey Barbecue Baked Chicken

Juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly sticky, this Honey Barbecue Baked Chicken is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any weeknight dinner or family gathering. Featuring tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs that are seared to golden perfection before being finished in the oven, this recipe combines smoky spices with a luscious homemade honey barbecue sauce for a deliciously caramelized glaze. With simple pantry staples like ketchup, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar blended with honey and a touch of chili powder for subtle heat, this dish strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Ready in under an hour, it's a meal that's as easy to prepare as it is to devour, pairing beautifully with comforting sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or roasted vegetables. If you're searching for the ultimate baked chicken recipe, this honey barbecue masterpiece is sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, combine the honey, ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and butter. Heat over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Brush a generous amount of the honey barbecue sauce over the chicken thighs, coating them evenly.

Step 6

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, brush the chicken with more sauce, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is caramelized.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with any remaining honey barbecue sauce, if desired. Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1483.7 grams (1483.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3201

Total Fat 226.00g	290%
Saturated Fat 63.60g	318%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 1005mg	335%
Sodium 5095mg	222%
Total Carbohydrate 85.30g	31%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 70.60g
Protein 220.40g	441%

Vitamin D 2IU	11%
Calcium 169mg	13%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 2473mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 10.5%