Best 6 Oven Baked Bbq Chicken Legs Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the succulent flavors of oven-baked barbecue chicken legs, a culinary symphony of tender meat, smoky spices, and a tangy glaze. With a crispy exterior and a juicy interior, these chicken legs become the star of any meal, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, celebrating a family gathering, or simply craving a satisfying dinner. Let your kitchen transform into a smoky haven as the aroma of barbecue wafts through the air, inviting everyone to gather around the table for a delightful feast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OVEN BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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A wonderful chicken recipe that can either be nice and gentle, or have a bit of a kick!

Provided by Nichole S

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 chicken drumsticks
½ cup water
⅓ cup ketchup
⅓ cup white vinegar
¼ 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

Steps:

  • 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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 2071.9 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

EASY OVEN BAKED BBQ CHICKEN LEGS



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Chicken legs roasted in the oven and slathered in a homemade bbq sauce.

Provided by Tara Buss

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 5

salt
pepper
garlic powder
8 chicken legs
1 cup bbq sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Steps:

  • Pat legs dry with a paper towel.
  • Season both sides liberally with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Place chicken legs on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes.
  • Flip and bake another 20 minutes.
  • Increase heat to 450 degrees. Liberally brush sauce on one side and bake an additional 5-7 minutes.
  • Flip and generously brush more sauce on second side and bake another 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and sauce is browned.

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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These baked barbeque chicken drumsticks are ready in less than 50 minutes and taste sweet, tangy, and juicy. I used Baby Ray's® barbeque sauce for ease and convenience but feel free to use homemade barbeque sauce.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Chicken Legs

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Mix olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne together in a large bowl. Add drumsticks and toss to coat. Spread out on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with barbeque sauce. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Flip drumsticks, brush with barbeque sauce, and bake an additional 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and turn on the oven's broiler.
  • Brush drumsticks with more barbeque sauce and broil for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip drumsticks, brush with barbeque sauce, and broil until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 183.9 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 2236.3 mg

BARBECUED CHICKEN LEGS



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On a lazy sunny summer day, these BBQ chicken legs are the best ever. We enjoy it with baked beans and watermelon. Try the zesty barbecue sauce on other grilled meats, too. -Agnes Golian, Garfield Heights, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 chicken leg quarters
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon steak sauce
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, vinegar, steak sauce and hot pepper sauce; pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, basting every 15 minutes with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BAKED BAR-BE-QUE CHICKEN



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This is a simple yet wonderful dish that's full of flavor. The meat is very moist and falls off the bone. We love to serve this dish in our home with rice and fresh corn on the cob.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ cups prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cover and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove baking dish from oven and drain any fat from dish. Pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken and bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 141.9 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 832 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS IN THE OVEN



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These sticky, sweet BBQ chicken thighs in the oven are easy to make, especially when it's too cold outside to fire up the grill.

Provided by tak

Categories     Baked Chicken Thighs

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ cup barbeque sauce
½ cup ketchup
½ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
8 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Whisk together brown sugar, barbecue sauce, ketchup, honey, and soy sauce in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture and refrigerate for basting. Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place chicken in a glass baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the reserved 1/2 cup marinade, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 885.4 mg, Sugar 65.2 g

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy skin, pat the chicken legs dry before seasoning and baking.
  • Use a flavorful BBQ sauce that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • If you want a smokier flavor, add a tablespoon of liquid smoke to the BBQ sauce.
  • Bake the chicken legs at a high temperature (400°F) for the first 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F for the remaining 15 minutes.
  • To prevent the chicken legs from drying out, baste them with BBQ sauce every 15 minutes during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Serve the chicken legs hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or corn on the cob.

Conclusion:

Oven-baked BBQ chicken legs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and juicy dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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