Barbecue chicken thighs: A flavorful twist for dinner tonight

Chicken meat is one of the most versatile products in our kitchen. We can prepare it in many different ways, and one of the most frequently chosen is chicken thighs. It's the perfect base for quick and simple dinners and dishes we can serve at more elegant dinners.

Although it seems that roasted thighs hold no secrets for us, there is one recipe that can change the way we look at them. Chicken thighs in barbecue sauce is a dish that stands out not only for the tenderness of the meat but, above all, for the richness of flavors and aromas that tempt you even during baking. The meat becomes so tender, thanks to the proper marinade and sufficiently long baking, that it falls off the bone.

Chicken thighs in barbecue sauce do not require complicated ingredients or special culinary skills. Just a few simple products, which you surely have in your kitchen, can create a truly exquisite dish. Here's a step-by-step guide to preparing these delicious thighs.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 chicken thighs

Ingredients for barbecue sauce:

• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• ½ cup of red, dry wine
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 cup of tomato puree or four tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika (spicy or mild)
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon of wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
• Parsley for decoration

Preparing the sauce:

      
1. Start by chopping the onion into small cubes and crushing the garlic. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan and sauté the onion until golden. After a while, add the garlic and continue to sauté.
2. Next, add brown sugar and stir until it caramelizes. This will give the sauce a delicate sweetness and depth of flavor.
3. Add the tomato puree, wine, and spices – smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Sauté everything for a few minutes, allowing the ingredients to combine.
4. Set the sauce aside to cool.

1. Wash and dry the chicken thighs. Then, please place them in a shallow dish, lightly greased with oil. Pour the previously prepared barbecue sauce over them.
2. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours, preferably overnight. Marinating the meat for a longer time will make it juicier and more aromatic.
3. After removing the dish from the refrigerator, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the thighs covered for 45 minutes, then uncover them and bake for another 30 minutes to make the skin crispy and delicious.

After baking, decorate the meat with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite sides—roasted potatoes, rice, groats, or fresh vegetables.