Ingredients
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (8 pieces, halal-certified)
Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
Ground black pepper (1 teaspoon)
Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
Salt (2 teaspoons)
Barbecue sauce (1 cup, halal-certified)
Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon)
Paprika (1/2 teaspoon)
Dried thyme (1/2 teaspoon)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Dry chicken thighs with paper towels, then rub olive oil on the skin
In a small bowl, mix salt, baking powder, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme
Evenly apply spice mixture to both sides of chicken, pressing gently to adhere
Place thighs skin-side up on a wire rack over a baking sheet
Bake for 25 minutes in the lower oven rack
Transfer to a high broiler setting (10 minutes) until skin is deeply browned
Meanwhile, heat barbecue sauce in a small pan over medium heat 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly
Brush reduced sauce evenly over thighs 1-2 minutes before removing from oven
Notes
For optimal skin crispiness, don’t overcrowd the baking sheet
Use homemade or halal-certified BBQ sauce if avoiding alcohol
Adjust baking time for chicken size (skin remains crisp at 165°F internal temp)
Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Baking + Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg