Description
Delicious Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks that bring tender chicken paired with smoky, sweet flavors, perfect for family dinners or barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds Chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 cups Sugar-free BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Combine the chicken drumsticks, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground ginger, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Rub the seasoning generously all over the drumsticks, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the drumsticks for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a roasting tin with aluminum foil.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken drumsticks to the prepared roasting tin, arranging them on a wire rack.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 40-50 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush each one with BBQ sauce.
- Return the drumsticks to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Flip the drumsticks again, apply another layer of BBQ sauce, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate overnight. Use a meat thermometer for doneness (165°F). Broil for crispier skin if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg