Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

Ingredients
4 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)

1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra caramelization)

Fresh cilantro or parsley (garnish)

Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.

Season: Toss chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange skin-side up.

Bake: 35 mins. Brush with BBQ sauce, then bake 10-15 mins more until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

Broil (optional): 2-3 mins