Keto Barbecue Chicken Legs
Fire up your taste buds with these irresistible Keto Barbecue Chicken Legs, the perfect low-carb twist on a classic favorite. Juicy chicken drumsticks are coated in a smoky, savory spice rub made with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick. Baked to crispy perfection, they’re then brushed with a sticky, keto-friendly barbecue sauce and caramelized to mouthwatering glory. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, delivering bold barbecue flavor without breaking your carb goals. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, these chicken legs are as gorgeous as they are delicious. Whether you're following a keto lifestyle or simply craving smoky barbecue goodness, this is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup keto-friendly barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to ensure the seasonings stick well. Then, rub the paprika spice mixture all over the chicken legs to coat evenly.
Place the seasoned chicken legs on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching each other for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush each drumstick generously with the keto-friendly barbecue sauce.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce is sticky and slightly caramelized.
Garnish the chicken with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious keto-friendly barbecue chicken legs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.3 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 4006 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 268.5 g | 537% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3105 mg | 66% | |
*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.
