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Easy Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

These delicious BBQ chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven and basted with barbecue sauce for a flavorful main dish any night of the week.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 725

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds chicken drumsticks approximately 6-8 drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika works great too
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce divided
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. This helps ensure crispy skin.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the drumsticks and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared rack, leaving space between each piece.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove drumsticks from the oven and brush each with barbecue sauce, turning to coat all sides. Use about half of your sauce for this first coating.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Brush the remaining barbecue sauce over the drumsticks and bake for a final 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is caramelized.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 725kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 44gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 2236mgFiber: 1g
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