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Homestyle BBQ Chicken

Name: Homestyle BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat); 1 tsp Salt (divided); 1/2 tsp Black pepper (divided); 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1 tsp Paprika (smoked paprika for extra flavor); 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought); 1 tbsp chopped Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Tender and juicy BBQ chicken with a crispy skin, smoky flavors, and a sticky glaze that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This homestyle dish brings the taste of summer right to your table.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure American Gluten-free

🎯 This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

89% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 45 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 8

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

✨ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)
1 tsp Salt (divided)
1/2 tsp Black pepper (divided)
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Paprika (smoked paprika for extra flavor)
1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 tbsp chopped Fresh parsley (for garnish) optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Cast-iron skillet
Basting brush
Meat thermometer

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 45 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

🎯 Follow along with our AI chef's step-by-step adventure. Results may vary wildly!

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 400°F

AI Wisdom: Ensure the oven is fully preheated before adding the chicken.
2

Season the chicken thighs on both sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

⏱️ 3 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Seasoning the chicken well enhances the flavor.
3

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken, skin side down, for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

⏱️ 6 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium-high heat

AI Wisdom: The skin should be crisp before flipping.
4

Flip the chicken thighs and sear for an additional 3 minutes.

⏱️ 3 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium-high heat

AI Wisdom: Searing both sides locks in juices.
5

Brush BBQ sauce over the chicken thighs, coating them evenly.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Use a basting brush for even distribution.
6

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

⏱️ 18 min (ish) 🌡️ 400°F

AI Wisdom: Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
7

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Resting allows the juices to redistribute.
8

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.

AI Wisdom: Adds a fresh touch to the dish.

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Created on December 21, 2025

🤖 Generated by our AI chef using digital magic

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