Description
This Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe features juicy chicken drumsticks seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and baked to perfection. Finished with a brush of sugar-free BBQ sauce, these drumsticks make a delicious and healthier option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 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
Sauce
- 2 cups sugar-free BBQ sauce, or low sugar
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken drumsticks with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, rub the seasoning mixture generously all over the drumsticks until evenly coated.
- Marinate: Refrigerate the seasoned drumsticks for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil if desired for easier cleanup.
- Arrange Drumsticks: Place the chicken drumsticks on a wire rack set inside the roasting pan, leaving some space between each piece for even cooking.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake the drumsticks in the middle of the oven for 50 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Apply BBQ Sauce: Remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush each one generously with the sugar-free BBQ sauce.
- Bake with Sauce: Return the drumsticks to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Then flip the drumsticks, brush with more BBQ sauce, and bake for an additional 15 minutes more until fully cooked and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- The suggested serving size is 2 drumsticks per person.
- Oven temperatures and times may vary; some ovens may require an additional 15-20 minutes of cooking or a temperature increase to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for thorough cooking.
- Substitutions: You can substitute chicken breasts or thighs instead of drumsticks if preferred.
- Use your favorite healthy or sugar-free BBQ sauce for the best flavor and health benefits.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
- For longer storage, freeze cooked drumsticks in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
