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.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs with skin
- 3/4 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup 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 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Spray a 9×13 glass baking pan with gluten-free cooking spray.
- Place chicken thighs in the baking pan.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the chicken thighs.
- Drizzle melted butter (or dairy-free butter) all over the chicken thighs.
- 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.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Mama says, "Always check all of your labels!"
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1561mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1315IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2.7mg