Sheet Pan Roasted Kansas City BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted on a sheet pan with a smoky Kansas City-style BBQ sauce glaze, paired with roasted vegetables. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, Kansas City-style BBQ sauce, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss 6 bone-in chicken thighs in the mixture to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on a large sheet pan. Surround with 1 lb halved baby potatoes, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 large cut yellow onion wedges. Drizzle any remaining seasoning oil over the vegetables.
  3. Step 3: Roast in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove the pan and brush each chicken thigh with 1 cup Kansas City-style BBQ sauce. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and vegetables are tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving to add a fresh note.

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