Name: Sweet BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs; nonstick cooking spray; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 0.25 cup peach jam; 0.25 tsp cayenne; 0.25 tsp salt

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Sweet BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Pour the barbecue sauce into a medium mixing bowl and add the peach jam, cayenne powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Add the chicken thighs to the barbecue sauce mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Pour any remaining barbecue sauce mixture over the top of the chicken thighs.

Bake on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes.

Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the chicken thighs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Better Caramelization 🎯
Remove excess moisture from chicken thighs with paper towels before seasoning to achieve a golden, caramelized exterior that locks in flavor.
Bloom Your Spices First 🌶️
Mix salt and cayenne into a paste and rub directly onto the chicken 15-20 minutes before baking to allow the spices to penetrate deeply for maximum flavor impact.
Strategic BBQ Sauce Layering 🍯
Add peach jam and barbecue sauce in two stages—half at the start and half in the final 10 minutes—to prevent burning while building complex, layered sweetness.
Optimal Oven Placement 📍
Position your baking sheet on the middle rack at 400°F to ensure even heat circulation and prevent the bottom from over-browning while the sauce caramelizes on top.
Rest and Glaze Finish ✨
Let cooked thighs rest 3-5 minutes, then brush with an extra thin layer of peach-BBQ glaze for a restaurant-quality glossy finish and enhanced flavor.