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BBQ Baked Chicken Legs on a platter with corn.

BBQ Baked Chicken Legs

Tressa Jamil
Crispy-skin BBQ baked chicken legs are tender and juicy. The flavorful drumsticks roast with homemade BBQ seasoning for 30 minutes!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 326 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
For the BBQ Rub:
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Chicken:
  • 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on, and bone-in
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
 
  • Pat the drumsticks with a paper towel or cloth and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Then, combine the spices for the BBQ rub in a small bowl and transfer them to the chicken. Toss to combine, cover, and marinate in the fridge for 6 hours or at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C), then set a wire rack into a rimmed baking sheet and remove the chicken from the fridge. Line the drumsticks onto the wire rack.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C). Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping the drumsticks halfway through. Check the meat's temperature using a food thermometer and continue cooking until they reach 165°F (73°C).
  • Brush the drumsticks with BBQ sauce and cook for 3 minutes, sauce side down. Brush the other side, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Set the oven to broil and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the drumsticks from heat and let them rest before serving.
Notes
Serving Size: 2 Drumsticks
Expert Tips:
  • For crispy, golden-brown skin on your drumsticks, pat them dry with a cloth or paper towel before seasoning and roasting them. Do this to remove excess moisture on the surface of the chicken, which can prevent the skin from crisping up properly.
  • Insert your food thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken drumstick. The safe cooking temperature for chicken is 165°F (73°C).
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 Drumsticks | Calories: 326 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 139 mg | Sodium: 1118 mg | Potassium: 498 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 15 g | Vitamin A: 1213 IU | Calcium: 38 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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