Description
Delicious and easy BBQ chicken drumsticks that are perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or grill to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the chicken drumsticks by rinsing and patting them dry.
- Season the drumsticks in a mixing bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake or grill the drumsticks for 25-30 minutes, basting with barbecue sauce during the last 5-10 minutes.
- Add the BBQ sauce towards the end for a sticky glaze.
- Finish cooking until the sauce caramelizes and the chicken is cooked through.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize spices and sauces based on your taste. Marinating in advance can enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: BBQ, chicken, drumsticks, grilled chicken, summer recipes, comfort food