Easy Bbq
Get ready to fire up your grill or oven with this effortless and flavor-packed 'Easy BBQ' recipe, featuring tender, juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a smoky, tangy homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts, this recipe comes together in just under an hour with simple pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. A blend of spices, including paprika, garlic powder, and an optional kick of cayenne pepper, ensures every bite is bursting with bold flavor. Whether you're grilling outdoors or roasting in the oven, these saucy drumsticks deliver classic barbecue vibes with minimal prep time. Serve with extra sauce on the side and watch this quick and easy BBQ dish become the star of your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Optional: cayenne pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken drumsticks and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over them. Rub the spices into the chicken to ensure even coating, then set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place the chicken drumsticks on the grill or on an oven-safe baking rack lined with foil. Cook for about 20 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
After 20 minutes, begin brushing the chicken with the prepared BBQ sauce, turning and basting every 5 minutes for an additional 15-20 minutes. Continue until the chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill or oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the chicken with extra BBQ sauce on the side and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 997 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 761 mg | 16% | |
*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.
