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Sticky BBQ Chicken Thighs with Honey Glaze

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Make moist chicken thighs coated in a thick, sweet, and sticky homemade honey BBQ glaze. This recipe focuses on achieving maximum caramelization.

Ingredients

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  • 8 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
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 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 Celsius). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. Rub the thighs all over with olive oil, then season evenly with salt and pepper. Place the thighs skin-side up on the wire rack.
  3. Bake the chicken for 25 minutes.
  4. While the chicken bakes, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  5. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
  6. After the initial 25 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven. Brush a generous layer of the honey BBQ glaze over the top and sides of each thigh.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 Celsius).
  8. For extra stickiness and caramelization, switch the oven to broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning the honey.
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Brush with any remaining glaze before plating.

Notes

  • To prevent the honey from burning under the broiler, keep the oven rack positioned in the upper middle slot.
  • For grilled thighs, cook over medium indirect heat, basting frequently during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • If you prefer boneless, skinless thighs, reduce the total cooking time by about 10 minutes.

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