Description
Sweet and sticky barbecue chicken legs baked to perfection for a delicious and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the chicken generously with half of the sauce mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the drumsticks and brush with more sauce.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Brush with remaining sauce before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a spicier version, add some chili powder or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- This dish pairs well with coleslaw, potato salad, or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
