Crispy Baked Barbecued Chicken
Get ready to elevate weeknight dinners with this irresistible Crispy Baked Barbecued Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken drumsticks (or thighs) are coated in a seasoned flour mixture, dunked in eggs, and rolled in crunchy panko breadcrumbs for the ultimate crispy coating—all without the need for frying. Oven-baked to golden perfection, each piece is slathered in tangy barbecue sauce and caramelized to sticky, savory-sweet bliss. With a total prep and cook time of just one hour, this recipe combines healthier cooking techniques with bold flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce for dipping and a side of your favorite comfort foods for a meal everyone will devour. Keywords: crispy baked chicken, oven-baked barbecue chicken, panko breaded chicken, family dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks (or thighs)
- 1 cup bbq sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pieces eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and place a wire rack on top. This will ensure the chicken stays crispy while baking.
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
In a third shallow bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off.
Coat the chicken in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well. Repeat with all pieces of chicken.
Place the breaded chicken on the prepared wire rack. Lightly drizzle the chicken with olive oil or spray with cooking spray to aid in crisping.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Flip each piece over and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and generously brush all sides with barbecue sauce.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the barbecue sauce to caramelize slightly.
Serve immediately with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 307 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 1305 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.4 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 814 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
