Versatile bone-in chicken thighs are easy to roast in the oven or are a grilling natural, especially when partnered with this zesty barbecue sauce spiked with caramelized garlic and freshly grated lemon peel.
Servings 4
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (20 ounces) Just Bare Bone-In Chicken Thighs
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 390 | Calories from Fat 33 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 14g | 18% | |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | |
Trans Fat 0g | 20% | |
Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% | |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
Total Sugars 31g | ||
Protein 23g |
Calcium 8% | Iron 15% |
Vitamin C 17% | Vitamin A 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off of garlic, just exposing the cloves. Place on a 6-inch square of foil; drizzle with olive oil and wrap foil around garlic. Arrange chicken on foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in oven; place wrapped garlic on oven rack next to baking sheet in oven. Roast chicken and garlic 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink near bone (165°F internally) and garlic feels very soft when pressed.
- Squeeze garlic cloves from papery skins; mash with fork in small bowl. Stir in barbecue sauce, lemon juice, and lemon peel until well blended. Brush half of sauce on chicken; save the remainder to serve at the table.
Variations
Jarred roasted garlic paste may be substituted for the head of garlic as a shortcut if time is at a premium.
Just Bare® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs may be substituted for the Bone-In Chicken Thighs.
Tips
Nutritional information may change when substituting product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it’s best to thaw the product before cooking.