Description

These Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are an easy recipe that delivers crispy, sticky, and juicy flavors without the need for a grill.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups water
2 Tablespoons salt
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
4 pounds chicken drumsticks, trimmed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ¼ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

Brine Chicken: In a large bowl, combine water, salt, and cornstarch. Add chicken, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 to 60 minutes.
Prep Baking Sheet & Oven: Set a wire rack in an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and coat with vegetable oil spray. Preheat oven to 425°F.
Make Rub: In a small bowl, combine paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
Prep Chicken: Remove the chicken from the brine, pat dry with a paper towel, coat with the rub, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake Chicken: Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the chicken and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Broil Chicken: Move the oven rack to 6 inches from the broiler. Broil until lightly charred (5-10 minutes), flipping halfway. Brush with BBQ sauce and continue to broil until caramelized, flipping and brushing with remaining sauce.

Notes

Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. To reheat, heat in a 325°F oven for 10-20 minutes. Freezing: Store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months before applying final BBQ sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 3567 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 186 mg

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