Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Diet: None mentioned
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 to 10 chicken drumsticks (about 2.5 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional for tang)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet if you have one; this allows heat to circulate around the chicken for crispier skin.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to ensure the skin gets crispy. In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. This initial bake helps render the fat and ensures the chicken is cooked through before the sugary sauce is added.
- While the chicken is in the oven, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside a small portion of the sauce if you want extra for dipping later.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Using a pastry brush, generously coat each drumstick with the Honey BBQ mixture. Return the chicken to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes. For an extra charred look, you can broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes, watching closely so the honey doesn’t burn.
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