This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my privacy policy.
Baked Honey Barbecue Chicken - moist and juicy chicken thighs marinated with smoky honey barbecue sauce and baked to perfection. So good!
Little G is an all-American kid.
He loves classic American food.
One of his favorite American food is barbecue…smokey ribs, chicken, pulled pork, etc.
His favorite barbecue joint is Phil’s BBQ in San Diego, where he would finish up everything on his plate, which is unusual.
Even though summer is over, I wanted to make sure that he continues to enjoy his favorite barbecue, so I decided to bake these honey barbecue chicken thighs for him.
This is one of the easiest recipes ever, but the end result is amazing.
Imagine juicy, moist, perfectly baked chicken thighs with a tint of heat and smokiness, in honey barbecue goodness, so good!
Make sure you save the dripping from the chicken and serve with it.
The dripping is absolutely delicious and goes well with rice.
Little G gave me two thumbs up for these chicken thighs. Try my recipe today, it takes only 10 minutes active time.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 528 calories per serving.
What To Serve Baked Honey Barbecue Chicken
For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
Other Recipes You Might Like
Baked Honey Barbecue Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (2kg) chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon bottled dry rub
- 4 tablespoons bottled barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Wright’s Hickory Liquid Smoke
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse and pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then transfer them to a large bowl. Add the dry rub, ensuring that both sides of the chicken thighs are evenly coated.
- Add the barbecue sauce, honey, and liquid smoke to the chicken, stirring to combine well. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven, reserving the drippings, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If I get started on Ken (which I won’t as you and others have done that for me), there wouldn’t be enough space :). I’m not big on thighs so how would I adapt it to chicken breast? Thanks. I always look forward to your post and your Mother’s as well.
Thanks Wendy. You can use chicken breasts and follow the same method, about 2 lbs. I would use skin on chicken breast though. :)
We can’t get liquid smoke in Australia. What can I use instead?
You can skip it and maybe use a smokey BBQ sauce!
Hi Petra
You can buy liquid smoke in Australia. DJ’s food court in Sydney city has it, I have bought from Coles in Sydney and I believe Woolworths have it (ask at desk) also USA Foods in Melbourne, you can buy online. Hope this helps.
Rasa, I am like the others I prefer to have a brand listed. So don’t change anything just for one person.
Thanks Ann!! :)
Ken, Ken, Ken, Many years ago (I am 75), I was taught: ‘you never raise yourself up by putting someone else down’. I, along with many others, appreciate helpful ‘hints’ to a recipe. Take them or leave them. The original recipe is just that…..the original recipe. Some recipes are used exactly as written. Others might need a little ‘hint’ from a reader, suggesting an addition or deletion. I am all for that. I wish you would send in an original recipe of yours and be happy to know there were no changes. At least I know readers were thoughtful enough to take time to comment on my recipe. In your future, try not to suggest brand naming unless it is blatantly just that…..brand naming! Have a great day making a lot of your original recipes. Bee, ‘I’d walk a mile in your shoes’ anytime.
Hi Jeanette, thanks for your sweet comment. Appreciate your support. :)
Bee,
Excellent answer to Ken. I make my own rub and BBQ sauce, my partner doesn’t like smoke or hickory taste, but I added the honey to my mix — delicious! Thanks for another great recipe!
Hi Barbara, thanks for your comment. I specialize in easy delicious recipes – anything that is short and easy for busy moms and cooks. I would love to know how to make my own BBQ sauce and dry rub. Please share with the readers here. Thanks Barbara. :)
Hi, love this recipes. May I know which dry rub should be used? Thanks very much for such yummy recipes
Hi Sunshine, I used McCormick Grill Mates Sweet & Smokey Rub. :)
Hi, love this recipes. May I know which dry rub should be used? Thanks very much for such yummy recipes
I used McCormick Grill Mates Sweet & Smokey Rub. :)
Sorry … I don’t know … what’s dry rub ?
I used this dry rub, which is a spice blend for American barbecue. :)
Could we just use your dry rub recipe from your dry rub chicken legs
Sure, my dry rub is very good!
I, on the other hand, WANT to know just what you use ! Like what rub ? There are many to choose from at the store, and I don’t like to gamble or guess. Also, what BBQ sauce do you like ?? All this insight is helpful, especially to someone who is new in the kitchen or unfamiliar with BBQ cooking, for example. So ‘Brand’ away Rasa !! I am all in !!
Thanks Denise. :)
Love you, love your recipes! You never disappoint!
Thanks Marilu. I appreciate your sweet comment. :)
You appear to have gone from original recipes to just promoting brands
Hi Ken, I don’t get it. How is this recipe about promoting brands? What brands am I promoting here? Did you read my write-up? It’s a recipe that I made for my son, it’s that simple, and yes, he loves Phil’s BBQ in San Diego, which is a fact, and not an advertisement. If you are talking about Wright’s Hickory Liquid Smoke in the ingredients, that’s what I used. Many people do not know what liquid smoke is so I put down the brand for the ease of shopping for my readers. Neither Phil’s or Wright’s paid me any money. If this is a sponsored post for brands, I would put a disclaimer in my write-up.
Tell him, Kiddo!
Do not be a smart ass, we are here to learn how to cook so it is very clear that all Brand’s are mentioned, to prevent another smart ass like you by asking what is the brand that you used!
What IS ‘Liquid Smoke’??
Is it even available outside the USA?
And what is in ‘Bottled Dry Rub?
Liquid smoke is optional. Bottled dry rub is a spice mix for BBQ in the USA. I have a custom blend recipe here: https://www.666630.xyz/homemade-dry-rub/