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Perfectly Juicy Oven 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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 725
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds chicken drumsticks about 6-8 drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce divided
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey for extra sticky-sweet glaze
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the drumsticks and rub to coat evenly. Then sprinkle the seasoning mixture all over the drumsticks.
  5. Arrange the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
  7. Remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush each piece with about half of the BBQ sauce.
  8. Return the drumsticks to the oven and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
  9. Brush the drumsticks with the remaining BBQ sauce and bake for a final 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  10. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

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