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Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Try this Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe for a juicy, flavorful dinner that your family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 drumsticks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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 or low sugar BBQ sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Roasting tin
  • wire rack
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken drumsticks with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning blend all over each drumstick to coat evenly.
  2. Refrigerate the seasoned drumsticks for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a roasting tin with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Transfer the marinated chicken drumsticks onto the wire rack, spacing them apart.
  3. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Brush each drumstick with sugar-free BBQ sauce and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Flip the drumsticks again, brush with BBQ sauce, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the drumsticks from the oven and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 18g

Notes

For crunchier skin, consider baking on a wire rack and using sugar-free BBQ sauce to keep the dish healthy. Adjust spices to personal taste, like adding honey for sweetness or fresh garlic for a more vibrant flavor.

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