Baked Barbecue Chicken Thighs with Onions ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿง…

Ingredients ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 4-6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on ๐Ÿ”
โ€“ 1 large onion, sliced ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 1 cup barbecue sauce ๐Ÿ–
โ€“ 2 tablespoons olive oil ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ
โ€“ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon onion powder ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ Salt and pepper, to taste ๐Ÿง‚
โ€“ Fresh parsley, chopped (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Arrange the Onions: Place the sliced onions in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the onions.

4. Add Barbecue Sauce: Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken thighs, making sure they are well coated.

5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165ยฐF (74ยฐC) and the skin is crispy. Baste the chicken with the barbecue sauce halfway through cooking if desired.

6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve the baked barbecue chicken thighs with onions over rice, potatoes, or with a side salad.

Enjoy your flavorful and tender barbecue chicken thighs! ๐Ÿ˜‹