Old Fashioned Southern Baked Chicken

Your girl Ronalyn loves old fashioned southern baked chicken thighs with honey BBQ sauce. They are finger-licking good! There is no need to bring out the deep fryer for these protein-packed goodies. The juicy meat, caramelized onions, and spice rub all work together to create a piece of heaven. Pop them in the oven, and bam! 

 

This is a rich auntie-vibe plate. The flavor compliments everything down to the gristle of the bone. If you’ve been looking for a budget-friendly recipe, this is the one. It’s a classic dish that everyone should try at least once. These BBQ chicken thighs pair perfectly with my cast iron mac and cheese, honey butter cornbread, or roasted potatoes. Oh, I forgot to mention that it’s a great meal prep idea! I know. Thank me later. 

 Why Recreate The Magic of This Southern Baked Chicken?

• Make ahead of time so these will be perfect for meal prep. 

• It’s better the next day. I’m always cooking this healthy comfort food classic because it lasts for days after being cooked.

• It’s easy to create on your own southern baked chicken. Not everyone is a seasoned cook, and I get that. With these chicken thighs, you can press the easy button, pop them in the oven, and go!

• The rich butter and onions combine well to create the perfect Sunday dinner, which pairs well with cornbread or white rice.

• Suppose you are looking for gluten-free meals. This is the perfect one for you to enjoy without the guilt, folks! 

Ingredients Needed For Southern Baked Chicken

• Chicken thighs are the star of the show. If you can’t find them, go for the boneless, skinless chicken thighs version. 

• Now, if you want to taste a dish filled with a deep-down South experience, add the onions to the mix. This will create a tasty onion gravy that will knock your socks off!

• Have your butter ready! The butter makes these thighs taste extremely rich in flavor!

• The seasonings work together to create the perfect meal that the whole family will love, and you still have enough leftovers for meal prep. Here are the seasonings to make that simple homemade spice rub.

How To Make southerb baked chicken

Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. This will ensure that the chicken dinner will have a proper chance to cook thoroughly.

​Wash and pat your meat dry with a paper towel. This will ensure that the seasonings stick well onto the chicken pieces.

​Add the seasoning and olive oil to a bowl and mix well. Rub the mixture thoroughly into the chicken skin, ensuring it covers all sides.

​Begin adding the chicken thighs to the baking dish, skin side up. Next, add the chopped unsalted or salted butter 🧈 along with the onions. Add a couple of layers of the honey BBQ. Place in the oven and bake until the skin gets a little crispy, about 30 minutes.

After removing it from the oven:

• Lather your BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken.
• Pop it back into the oven.
• Allow it to cook until the skin is nice and crispy or your desired consistency. 

Switch Things Up

Let’s say you don’t want the sauce for these old-fashioned Southern baked chicken thighs. You can keep all the steps and skip the sauce and the extra baking time. 

Add sweet peppers to the party. Get creative. Red, orange, and yellow make it festive, healthy, and fun.

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