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BBQ Chicken Delight

Discover the perfect BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe for your next gathering. Easy to make, smoky, sweet, and tangy, these drumsticks are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 pieces chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Grill or oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Brush for applying the sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Clean and pat dry the drumsticks, place them in a large bowl, and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Toss to coat the drumsticks evenly and set aside.
  5. If grilling, place the drumsticks on the hot grill, turning occasionally for even cooking. If baking, arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake or grill for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked and the skin is crispy.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and honey.
  8. Once cooked, brush the sauce mixture over each drumstick and return to the heat for another 5-10 minutes until caramelized.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the drumsticks in BBQ sauce and olive oil for at least an hour before cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in an oven set to 350°F (175°C).
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