Description
Delight in the mouthwatering flavors of Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks, a dish that seamlessly combines crispy skin with juicy meat. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe features a savory spice rub that enhances each bite, while the sweet and tangy barbecue sauce adds an irresistible finish. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser on the table in under an hour. Perfect for any occasion, these drumsticks are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
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 bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over each drumstick.
- Arrange the seasoned drumsticks on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until almost cooked through.
- Brush each drumstick generously with BBQ sauce and return them to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is caramelized.
- Allow to rest before serving garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken drumstick (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 78mg