Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks. Juicy and flavorful, they boast a crispy exterior that’s perfectly complemented by a smoky spice rub and tangy BBQ sauce. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or craving an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers delicious results with minimal effort. In just over an hour, you can serve up these mouthwatering drumsticks that are sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors that make each bite irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 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.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Rub this mixture evenly over the chicken drumsticks.
- Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Brush BBQ sauce generously on each drumstick and return to the oven for an additional 10–15 minutes until caramelized and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg