Description
This recipe for easy BBQ chicken drumsticks is a simple, nourishing, and universally loved family staple. It requires minimal ingredients, the oven does most of the work, and it’s incredibly flavorful with a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or casual gatherings, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Chicken legs (drumsticks) – 8-10
- BBQ sauce (your favorite brand) – 1 – 1 ½ cups
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
- Garlic powder – 1 tsp
- Onion powder – 1 tsp
- Paprika – 1 tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp, or to taste
- Black pepper – ¼ tsp, or to taste
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. 2. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispier skin on your BBQ chicken drumsticks.
3. 3. In a large bowl, toss the chicken legs with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
4. 4. Arrange the seasoned chicken legs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don’t overlap.
5. 5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. 6. Remove from the oven and brush generously with about half of the BBQ sauce. Flip the drumsticks and brush the other side. Return to the oven.
7. 7. Continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). During the last 10 minutes, brush with the remaining BBQ sauce for an extra sticky glaze on your chicken legs with bbq sauce.
8. 8. For extra crispy skin, you can broil the BBQ chicken legs for 2-3 minutes at the very end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
9. 9. Let the chicken legs with bbq sauce rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring juicy chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Protein: 25 g
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