Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken drumsticks bring Southern comfort straight to your dinner table. Juicy chicken bathed in smoky, tangy sauce promises a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Liquids and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the chicken drumsticks, ensuring a crisp exterior.
- Create a flavorful seasoning blend by combining olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Massage the aromatic spice mixture thoroughly onto each drumstick, coating them completely and evenly.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow even heat circulation.
- Roast the chicken for 25–30 minutes until the meat is nearly cooked through and beginning to turn golden brown.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the oven and liberally coat each drumstick with BBQ sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return the sauced drumsticks to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10–15 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes, which helps redistribute the juices and enhance the overall flavor before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly dried before seasoning to help achieve crispy, golden-brown skin with maximum flavor absorption.
- Customize spice blend by adjusting heat levels or using different dried herbs and spices like smoked paprika, cayenne, or dried thyme for varied flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free version, choose a gluten-free BBQ sauce and verify all spice ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Create a healthier option by using low-sugar or sugar-free BBQ sauce and removing skin to reduce calorie and fat content while maintaining juicy meat texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg