Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients For the Chicken Thighs 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (sweet and smoky variety) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil For the Garlic Butter Corn 4 ears of corn, husked 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Prepare the Chicken Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs, skin side down, for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear for another 3-4 minutes. Add BBQ Sauce: Brush the chicken thighs with BBQ sauce, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Prepare the Garlic Butter Corn Cook Corn: While the chicken is baking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside. Make Garlic Butter: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper. Toss Corn: Add the cooked corn to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Serve Plate the Dish: Serve the BBQ chicken thighs hot, alongside the garlic butter corn, garnished with fresh parsley. Tips and Variations Grill Option: Grill the chicken thighs for extra smoky flavor. Add Spice: Mix in some cayenne pepper to the BBQ sauce for heat. Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy your Sweet & Smoky BBQ Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter Corn – a deliciously satisfying meal! #bbq #bbqfood #bbqtiktok #bbqchicken #cookout #roastedcorn
