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Sticky BBQ Chicken Bake

Name: Sticky BBQ Chicken Bake with Red Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large red onion, sliced into rings; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix; 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Sticky BBQ Chicken Bake features bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roasted on a bed of red onions and glazed with sweet and tangy barbecue sauce until caramelized and fork-tender. The combination of ranch seasoning, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce creates a deeply flavorful glaze that clings to the chicken skin.

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Total

55 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

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Ingredients

1 large red onion, sliced into rings
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Place the sliced red onion in the bottom of a baking dish.
3
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, dried parsley, black pepper, salt, and ranch seasoning packet to create a spice blend.
4
Sprinkle about half of the spice blend over the onions, drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and toss to coat.
5
Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the seasoned onions.
6
Sprinkle the remaining spice blend over the chicken and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and starting to crisp.
8
While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
9
After 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Pour and brush the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over each piece of chicken.
10
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly, sticky, and caramelized.
11
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with the baked onions.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat chicken thighs dry before seasoning to promote skin crisping and browning.
Arrange chicken skin-side up on the onion bed so the BBQ glaze caramelizes directly on the skin.
Brush or spoon sauce onto chicken halfway through baking to build layers of glaze and prevent burning.
Let the dish rest 5 minutes after baking so juices redistribute and the glaze sets.

Substitutions

Barbecue sauce → use your preferred brand or homemade sauce (adjust sweetness and tang to taste)
Brown sugar → honey or maple syrup (use same amount; flavor will shift slightly sweeter)
Ranch seasoning packet → homemade blend of garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, parsley, salt, and pepper