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Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

These BBQ Chicken Drumsticks turn out tender, juicy and delicious every time! A family favorite, you can serve these as a quick weeknight dinner, or a hearty appetizer that everyone will love!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2-2.5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (prepared)
  • 1 tbsp Italian dressing mix (1/2 envelope Good Seasonings mix)
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Prep the chicken by patting the drumsticks dry. If any skin has been torn or pushed down, pull it back into place.
  2. Mix the bbq sauce, Italian dressing mix, and butter until combined.
  3. Brush each chicken leg with the BBQ sauce mixture on all sides, then set equally spaced on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes, then quickly brush an additional coat of BBQ sauce on each side and flip the bottom side to the top. Continue to bake for an additional 8-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve with additional barbecue sauce for dipping if desired!

Notes

  • Tips:
  • Substitutions:
  • How to Store: To save leftover drumsticks, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
  • How to Freeze: This recipe can be prepared as a freezer meal. You can keep the dish frozen for up to 6 months for the best flavor. Read the "freezer section" in the original post for full instructions. 
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  • This recipe can be prepared as a freezer meal. You can keep the dish frozen for up to 6 months for the best flavor. Read the "freezer section" in the original post for full instructions. 
  • How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
  • How to Scale: This recipe makes about 8, but if you want leftovers or are feeding a crowd you can get a family pack.
  • Line the baking sheet with foil for extra easy clean up
  • If you like your drumsticks extra saucy, brush the chicken with extra BBQ sauce when done cooking.
  • Chicken Drumsticks – This recipe was designed for drumsticks, but you can substitute chicken legs, chicken wings or even chicken breast. The baking time will change depending on the cut, size, and whether it is bone in though.
  • BBQ Sauce – Your favorite store bought or try my EASY homemade BBQ Sauce which is super tangy and delicious and takes literally 5 minutes to make.
  • Italian Dressing Mix – You can use a Good Seasons packet or you can make Italian Dressing Mix from scratch with this recipe in just a few minutes.
  • Butter – salted or unsalted will both work.
  • in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
  • in the freezer up to a month

Nutrition Information

Serving 2drumsticks Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 679mg (28%) Potassium 421mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Serving 2drumsticks
Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 679mg 28%
Potassium 421mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.