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easy buffalo chicken drumsticks
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Buffalo Chicken Drumstick Recipe

If you love buffalo chicken, this Buffalo Drumstick recipe will soon be a family favorite! It's super easy and perfect for just about any time of the year.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 260kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Chicken Drumsticks

  • 6 large Chicken Drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Homemade Buffalo Sauce

  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Prepare the drumstick and remove any excess skin or fat. Pat dry with a paper towel, sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken on both sides.
  • Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken over and bake for another 10 minutes. 
  • Once cooked through, remove from the oven and transfer to a large bowl. Toss the drumsticks in the prepared buffalo sauce. Serve with blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing. Enjoy!

How to Make Homemade Buffalo Sauce

  • Combine the Franks Red Hot Sauce and the brown sugar in a saucepan on the stove. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool before using or storing in the fridge.

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Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1315mg | Potassium: 218mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg