Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks that are a hit for family dinners or casual gatherings. These drumsticks feature a perfect balance of crispy skin and juicy meat, all enveloped in a rich smoky flavor and sweet barbecue glaze. With minimal effort, you can whip up this delicious dish, making it ideal for weeknight meals or weekend barbecues. Plus, the easy clean-up ensures you spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each drumstick evenly with the spice mixture.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until nearly cooked (internal temperature of about 165°F).
- Brush each drumstick generously with BBQ sauce and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (75g)
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 73mg