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Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs chicken drumsticks (about 8 drumsticks)
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat drumsticks dry and coat them with a mix of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven, pour BBQ sauce over the drumsticks, and bake another 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  4. Broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes until charred in spots, then serve immediately.

Notes

The spice rub can be mixed a week ahead and stored in an airtight jar at room temperature. If you prefer a less sweet barbecue sauce, a vinegar-forward Carolina-style sauce works well here; just know the glaze won’t set up quite as thick.