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Honey BBQ Italian Dressing Baked Chicken

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Honey BBQ Italian Dressing Baked Chicken brings together two beloved pantry staples in one gloriously sticky, savory-sweet masterpiece. The Italian dressing tenderizes the meat while the BBQ sauce and honey create an irresistible lacquered finish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup Italian dressing
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine the Italian dressing, BBQ sauce, honey, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the honey-BBQ Italian dressing mixture over the chicken and coat each piece thoroughly.
  5. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and beautifully caramelized.
  6. Spoon some of the glossy pan juices over the chicken.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Pat the chicken dry before marinating so the glaze adheres properly.
  • Don’t skip the smoked paprika; it adds essential smoky depth.
  • Resist opening the oven door during baking to maintain heat and ensure caramelization.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving so juices redistribute.
  • Lightly oil the baking dish before adding the chicken to prevent sticking.
  • If the glaze darkens too quickly, loosely tent the dish with foil for the remaining time.

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