Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken with Quick Homemade Sauce

Yes. Prep sturdy components ahead and keep delicate or crunchy parts separate until serving.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to protect texture.

Use the texture and doneness cues in the article, not only the timer.

Yes. Use a larger pan or cook in batches so texture stays consistent.

Juicy oven-baked BBQ chicken brushed with quick homemade smoky-sweet sauce.

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2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3/4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
Pat chicken dry and rub with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Bake chicken for 25 minutes.
Simmer ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon for 5 minutes.
Brush chicken with sauce and bake 10 minutes more.
Brush again and bake 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

For stickier BBQ chicken, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end while watching closely.