Sticky BBQ Chicken Bake

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Place the sliced red onion rings in the bottom of a large baking dish.

In a small bowl, combine the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt.

Sprinkle about half of the seasoning mixture over the onions. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat.

Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the seasoned onions.

Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix over the chicken and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken skin is golden and starting to crisp.

While the chicken is baking, prepare the sticky BBQ sauce. In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.

After the initial bake, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over each chicken thigh.

Use a basting brush to spread the sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).

Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serve the sticky BBQ chicken with the caramelized onions from the pan, alongside mashed potatoes and corn on the cob if desired.