Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}

Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs is a meal that is in the oven in just a few minutes for a delicious and budget-friendly dinner. Covered in a homemade BBQ dry rub and gluten-free bread crumbs for a crispy and crunchy crust. Gluten-free with a dairy-free option.

We eat a lot of chicken in our home. One of my family’s favorite meals is my Crispy Chicken Thighs. It’s an easy and budget-friendly meal that everyone loves.

I wanted to make a different flavor twist to our favorite chicken thighs meal. Our family also really loves BBQ so I thought about using a homemade BBQ rub on the chicken thighs.

I also wanted to take these to the next level of crispy than my original recipe, so I added gluten-free bread crumbs to make the BBQ chicken thighs even crunchier.

Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs In A Few Easy Steps

This meal is super easy to make and you only need a few ingredients. I’m sure you already have everything you need to make the homemade spice rub in your pantry.

Combine the seasoning in a small bowl and stir to fully combine. Melt the butter in a small bowl and measure out the gluten-free bread crumbs.  (photo 1)

Place chicken thighs in a greased 9×13 glass baking pan. Rub one tablespoon of the BBQ dry rub on each chicken thigh. (photo 2)

Sprinkle the bread crumbs over each chicken thigs. (photo 3)

Pour the melted butter all over the chicken thighs. Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes at  375° F. (Photo 4)

The chicken thighs will be done once they are no longer pink at the bone and an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165° F. (photo 5)

I served the Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs with roasted corn. It was so easy to pop the corn into roast while the chicken was baking.  The roasted corn made a perfect side dish for the baked BBQ chicken! You can get the recipe for Easy Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob HERE.

These Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs were a huge hit with my family.  The chicken thighs are crispy like fried chicken and so tender and juicy.

Looking for more gluten-free dinner recipes? Here are some of my favorites.

• Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings {Dairy-Free Option}
• Slow-Cooker Savory Pot Roast with Gravy
• Paleo Pesto Turkey Meatballs 
• Easy Beef Stew

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Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs {Gluten-Free with Paleo & Whole30 Option)

Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs is a meal that is in the oven in just minutes for a delicious and budget-friendly dinner. Covered in a homemade BBQ dry rub and gluten-free bread crumbs for a crispy and crunchy crust. Gluten-free with a dairy-free option. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword baked bbq chicken thighs, crispy chicken thighs

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 5

Calories 413 kcal

Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in chicken thighs with skin
• 3/4 gluten-free bread crumbs
• 1/2 unsalted butter ,dairy-free Smart Balance/Earth Balance, Whole30 use olive oil or coconut oil

BBQ Rub

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

2. Spray a 9×13 glass baking pan with gluten-free cooking spray.

3. Place chicken thighs in the baking pan.

4. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar,  garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, paprika, cumin, and mustard powder together in a small and stir until fully combined. 

5. Take one tablespoon of the BBQ dry rub and rub it on each chicken thigh. You will use one tablespoon of the BBQ dry rub for each chicken thigh. 

6. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the chicken thighs.

7. Drizzle melted butter (or dairy-free butter) all over the chicken thighs.

8. Bake chicken for 50 minutes at  375° F or until the thighs are no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165° F.

9. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Mama says, "Always check all of your labels!"

Nutrition Facts

Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs {Gluten-Free with Paleo & Whole30 Option)

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 413 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29g 45%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 170mg 57%

Sodium 1561mg 65%

Potassium 472mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 29g 58%

Vitamin A 26.3%

Vitamin C 0.4%

Calcium 3.9%

Iron 14.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.