Spiced boneless chicken thighs roasted and glazed layer by layer with barbecue sauce for a smoky, slightly sweet main. High in protein and low in saturated fat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub them with the sunflower oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat the oven to 200 °C. Arrange the thighs on a lined tray with space between them.
- 3
Roast at 200 °C for 20 minutes.
- 4
Turn the thighs, brush with half the barbecue sauce and roast for another 10 minutes.
- 5
Turn again, brush with the remaining sauce and cook under the oven grill for 4-5 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and the edges char slightly.
- 6
Rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 398 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 47 g |
| Carbs | 16 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
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