Best 6 Oven Bbq Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

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Who can say no to a perfectly grilled piece of barbecue chicken? This recipe for oven-barbecued chicken drumsticks is sure to satisfy your craving for this delectable smoky treat. Using simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can whip up this dish in no time. The key to mastering this recipe lies in selecting high-quality chicken drumsticks and marinating them in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs. This marinade will infuse the chicken with a tantalizing depth of flavor that will make your mouth water. Once marinated, the drumsticks are roasted in the oven until crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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 BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Looking for a tried and true recipe that gives you delicious and juicy drumsticks? Check out this Easy BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe! Oh my yum!

Provided by Aunt Lou

Categories     Main Dish

Time 54m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tablespoon brown sugar (or Brown Sugar Alternative)
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
12 chicken drumsticks (skin on, bone in )
1 cup BBQ Sauce (or Low Carb BBQ Sauce, to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cover your large baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil with the shiniest side down.
  • Place all the seasonings and brown sugar into a gallon sized baggie and shake well.
  • In batches, throw chicken legs in the bag and toss to season well before placing onto your foil covered baking sheet
  • Place baking sheet in your oven for 40 minutes, turning the baking sheet 180 degrees after 20 minutes if your oven does not cook evenly.
  • After the baking for 40 minutes, pull your baking sheet out of the oven and place on heat safe surface. (Check to make sure your legs have reached proper internal cooking temperature with a meat thermometer.)
  • Turn your broiler on high.
  • Brush one side of your chicken drumsticks with 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • Broil for 2-5 minutes (watching closely) until the drumsticks have reached your desired amount of crispness and char.
  • Remove your baking sheet, place on a heat safe surface and use tongs to flip the drumsticks.
  • Use the last 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce to brush the remaining side of the drumsticks.
  • Broil for 2-5 minutes (watching closely) until the drumsticks have reached your desired amount of crispness and char.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 325 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 1/2 pounds small chicken drumsticks (about 18)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Vegetable oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Make the chicken: Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika and cumin in a small bowl. Season the chicken all over with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, then rub all over with the spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce: Whisk the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice, garlic, molasses, hoisin sauce, mustard and chili powder in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. (You should have 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups sauce.)
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Preheat a grill to medium and oil the grates. Grill the chicken, covered and turning occasionally, until lightly charred and a thermometer inserted into a drumstick (without touching the bone) registers 170 degrees F, 35 to 45 minutes, brushing with some of the barbecue sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a platter and brush with more barbecue sauce. Serve with the remaining sauce.

SUPER EASY BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS & THIGHS



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This recipe was given to me by a friend and I love it because it is very quick and easy to make & the taste is FABULOUS. Use your favorite BBQ sauce. This is best if you can let the chicken marinate all day or even better overnight. Cooking time includes both parts.

Provided by pterron94

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 chicken drumsticks, with skin on
5 chicken thighs, with skin on (bone in)
2 cups barbecue sauce (you can eyeball it)

Steps:

  • PART ONE.
  • In 1 or 2 oblong storage containers (depending on size of yours - I need 2) pour 1/2 - 1 cup of BBQ sauce on bottom of each container and tilt container until BBQ sauce evenly coats bottom.
  • PART TWO.
  • Put chicken inside Dutch Oven or other large pot with lid.
  • Fill with water until water is about 2 inches higher than chicken.
  • Bring to boil and cook for 15 - 20 minutes - no longer or chicken will be tough.
  • Pour chicken & water into colander to drain water.
  • Leaving chicken in colander turn on cool water and while holding chicken leg or thigh under water pull off skin & any fat (usually on thigh pieces).
  • Place each piece into the container (for thighs place the piece meat side down - the side the bone isn't sticking out of).
  • Pour rest of the BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken making sure to cover all the meat.
  • Cover container and put into fridge either for the rest of the day or overnight. Because the chicken is hot it absorbs more of the BBQ sauce flavoring.
  • Tip - Because the sauce hasn't been cooked I save the extra sauce in a freezer bag in the fridge till the next time & use it first to line the container bottom. It doesn't go bad.
  • PART THREE.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place coated pieces on greased oblong pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes (tastes even better if done on a grill).

BARBECUED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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A chili rub precedes the barbecue sauce as these drumsticks get a full flavor treatment.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 chicken drumsticks (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 bottle tomato-based chili sauce (12 ounces)
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (optional)
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange drumsticks in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Rub all over with chili powder; season generously with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make barbecue sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together chili sauce, vinegar, sugar, espresso powder (if using), and mustard. Bring to a boil; reduce to medium-low, and simmer 2 minutes. Divide sauce between 2 bowls: one for brushing and basting, and one for dipping.
  • Remove drumsticks from oven, and brush with sauce. Return to oven; bake, turning and basting halfway through, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Brush drumsticks with any leftover pan juices. Serve with reserved dipping sauce.

BBQ GLAZED CRISPY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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These crispy on the outside, moist on the inside drumsticks give you the crunch of fried chicken and the sweet tang of outdoor BBQ without the grease and heavy feeling of regular fried chicken.

Provided by VanSmaq

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 chicken drumsticks, with skin
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375. If you have a convection oven, I highly recommend using that setting for this recipe. I have tested without a convection oven and while it did produce comparative results, the chicken was crispier when using convection.
  • Rinse drumsticks and pat dry to ensure that you get as much moisture off of the surface of the chicken as possible. Place on a paper towel and set aside.
  • Pour the cornstarch into a large Ziploc bag and close. Shake the bag to break up any lumps of cornstarch and to coat the inside of the bag. (I like to use the large freezer bags, but if you don't have any you can use sandwich bags and work in batches).
  • Open the Ziploc bag and insert the drumsticks. Seal the bag again and try to leave a good amount of air in the bag. Give the bag a good shake to evenly coat the meat.
  • In a medium size pan with high sides, heat the oil over medium-high heat until small wisps of smoke appear on the surface. (You want to make sure that the depth of your oil is about a 1/4 inch; so the amount of oil you use is subject to the size of your pan)
  • Working in batches, fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side or until the crust is just starting to brown. Transfer to a cooling rack placed over a paper towel to drain.
  • Line a cookie sheet or baking pan with foil and place a cooling rack on top of the foil. You can use the same cooling rack that you used to drain the chicken. Place the chicken on the cooling rack.
  • With a pastry or basting brush, paint the drumsticks with your favorite BBQ sauce. (I use a ketchup based sauce like Cattlemen's. I found it best to put a light coating of sauce on the meat to impart that hint of backyard BBQ without over powering the flavor of the chicken).
  • Place the drumsticks in the pre-heated oven and bake/roast for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow the drumsticks to sit for about 5 minutes to cool slightly before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: This will help to infuse the chicken with flavor and keep it moist during cooking. Some good options include a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, or a simple yogurt marinade.
  • Preheat your oven to the proper temperature: This will help to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly. For most recipes, you'll want to preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: This is the most important step! You can check the chicken by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. The chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Oven-baked BBQ chicken drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and succulent dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give oven-baked BBQ chicken drumsticks a try!

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