BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK RECIPES: Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

These Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks deliver deep barbecue flavor with crispy skin and tender meat—no grill required. Perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or meal prep.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crispy outside, juicy inside
Oven-baked, not fried
Big BBQ flavor with a sticky glaze
Budget-friendly and kid-approved

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

10–12 chicken drumsticks (about 1.5–2 kg)
1 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp chili powder or cayenne (optional)

BBQ Glaze

¾ cup BBQ sauce (smoky or sweet)
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp apple cider vinegar (for balance)

🔥 Instructions

Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (for crispier skin).
Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels—this is key for crispy results.
Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Toss until well coated.
Arrange on rack, leaving space between each drumstick.
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, flipping halfway.
Make BBQ glaze: In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar.
Brush generously with glaze and return to oven.
Bake 10–15 more minutes, turning once and basting again, until caramelized and sticky.
Optional broil for 2–3 minutes for extra char (watch closely!).

🌡️ Doneness Tip

Chicken is ready when internal temperature reaches 75°C / 165°F, and juices run clear.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Coleslaw or potato salad
Corn on the cob
Steamed rice or buttered mashed potatoes
Roasted vegetables or baked beans

🔄 Variations

Spicy BBQ: Add hot sauce or chipotle powder to glaze
Asian-Style BBQ: Mix BBQ sauce with hoisin and soy sauce
Honey-Garlic: Add minced garlic and extra honey

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Store: Airtight container, up to 4 days in fridge
Reheat: Oven at 180°C / 350°F for 10–15 minutes (keeps skin crisp)

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Ingredients

6 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Place drumsticks in a baking dish.
Whisk water, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder together in a bowl; pour mixture over drumsticks.

Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour, turning chicken about halfway through.

An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK RECIPES

Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks