🍗 BBQ Chicken Legs
BBQ Chicken Legs are juicy, flavorful, and coated with a sticky, smoky barbecue glaze. They are easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners, cookouts, or weekend meals. The chicken is seasoned with spices, baked until tender, and finished with a rich BBQ sauce that caramelizes beautifully on the outside.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
For the BBQ Sauce
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup.
2️⃣ Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken legs dry using paper towels. This helps the skin become crispy.
In a large bowl mix the drumsticks with:
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Chili powder
Coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning.
3️⃣ Bake the Chicken
Place the drumsticks on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between them.
Bake for 25 minutes.
4️⃣ Prepare the BBQ Sauce
In a small bowl mix together:
- Barbecue sauce
- Honey
- Ketchup
- Brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Apple cider vinegar
Stir until smooth.
5️⃣ Add the BBQ Glaze
After 25 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce over each drumstick.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, brushing with more sauce halfway through.
6️⃣ Caramelize the Sauce
For extra sticky and caramelized chicken, switch the oven to broil for 2–3 minutes at the end of cooking.
Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve BBQ chicken legs with:
🍟 French fries
🥗 Fresh salad
🌽 Corn on the cob
🥔 Mashed potatoes
✨ Cooking Tip: For even juicier chicken, marinate the drumsticks with the seasoning and oil for 1–2 hours before cooking.
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