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Baked Chipotle Chicken Thighs

Kelly Jensen
This baked BBQ chicken thighs recipe is a simple easy oven baked dinner idea! Ready in 30 minutes and so delicious, this is one dinner the whole family will love.
5 from 5 votes
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sheet Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup adobo sauce
  • 1 olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the adobo sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, olive oil, fresh lime juice, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using) and black pepper. With a spoon mix well to combine.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the sauce, and toss well to combine, ensuring every inch of chicken is coated in sauce. Place chicken thighs on a sheet pan (or in a cast iron large skillet), and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from oven after baking, and using a digital meat thermometer, ensure chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve cooked chicken hot with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
  • Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 371mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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