Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

hand holding one chicken drumstick over pan with many baked drumsticks

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Crispy and tender Chicken drumsticks baked in the oven with a sweet and tangy bbq sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Lactose

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

4 pounds Chicken drumsticks about 12
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

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, add drumsticks, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, ginger, salt, and pepper. Using your clean hands, generously rub the seasoning all over the drumsticks.
Refrigerate to allow the seasonings to penetrate the meat, for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F and line a roasting tin with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, if desired.
Transfer the chicken drumsticks to the prepared roasting tin arranging them on the wire rack with a little space in between.
Bake, in the middle of the oven, for 40-50 minutes, flipping half time.
When the time is up, remove from the oven and brush each chicken drumstick with BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, then flip the drumsticks and repeat the process once again.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

The serving size is 2 drumsticks

NOTE: Please note that all ovens are different and some may find that you need to cook the drumsticks for an additional 15-20 minutes. You may also increase the temperature to 400F

Substitutes:

You may use chicken breast or thighs
Use your favorite healthy BBQ sauce

Storage:

Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can store it in a ziplock bag and freeze it for up to 3 months.

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