Keto Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks
Satisfy your barbecue cravings without breaking your keto diet with these irresistible Keto Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks! Perfectly seasoned with a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, these drumsticks are baked to crispy perfection and slathered in a tangy, homemade sugar-free barbecue sauce. The sauce, made with sugar-free ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of liquid smoke, delivers that classic smoky-sweet barbecue flavor without the carbs. Ready in just an hour, this easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Serve these juicy drumsticks alongside your favorite low-carb sides for a crowd-pleasing keto feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Sugar-free ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Granulated erythritol
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Place them in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and toss well to coat each drumstick evenly.
Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared wire rack ensuring they do not touch each other.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
While the drumsticks are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar-free ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, liquid smoke, and granulated erythritol. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and thickened. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove the sauce from heat.
After 30 minutes of baking, remove the drumsticks from the oven. Brush each drumstick generously with the prepared barbecue sauce.
Return the drumsticks to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the sauce has caramelized.
Remove from the oven and let the drumsticks rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious keto-friendly barbecue chicken drumsticks!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 894 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 67.2 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 798 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.
