Low Carb Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks
Savor the smoky, tangy flavors of these Low Carb Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks, a guilt-free twist on a backyard favorite! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, these drumsticks are oven-roasted to juicy perfection, then slathered with a homemade low-carb barbecue sauce featuring unsweetened tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of liquid smoke. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cooking time of under an hour, this keto-friendly dish is an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing party snack. Serve these tender, caramelized drumsticks alongside your favorite low-carb sides for a meal that’s both satisfying and healthy! Keywords: low carb barbecue chicken, keto drumsticks, easy barbecue sauce, oven-baked chicken drumsticks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup unsweetened tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons erythritol or other low-carb sweetener
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Place the chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle the olive oil over the drumsticks and rub it in to coat them evenly.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the drumsticks, ensuring they are completely covered.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the low-carb barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, erythritol, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and liquid smoke. Stir until well mixed.
Simmer the sauce over medium heat for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
After 30 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven and brush the drumsticks generously with the prepared barbecue sauce.
Return the drumsticks to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the barbecue sauce is caramelized and sticky.
Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 1997 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 184.8 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3113 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.
