Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
These oven-baked BBQ chicken drumsticks are the perfect way to enjoy delicious barbecue chicken without having to fire up the grill. They’re a family favorite, perfect for game day, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks skin on
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 cup bbq sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place drumsticks in a large mixing bowl. Use a paper towel and pat them dry, then season with salt and pepper on all sides. Drizzle with avocado oil, and mix to coat them completely.
- Place the chicken drumsticks onto a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper and bake for about 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush each drumstick with BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake for about 10 more minutes, or until the BBQ sauce on the drumsticks is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove the drumsticks from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing leftovers: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating: you can either microwave your drumsticks to reheat, or place in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg