Low Fat BBQ Chicken Legs
Fire up your oven and treat yourself to these mouthwatering Low Fat BBQ Chicken Legs, a perfect balance of bold flavor and guilt-free indulgence. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken drumsticks rubbed with a smoky, savory blend of garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and spices, then baked to crispy perfection. A light coating of low-sugar BBQ sauce adds a sticky, caramelized glaze, delivering all the smoky-sweet goodness you love without the extra calories. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no need for a grill, this easy, low-fat dinner idea is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these healthier BBQ chicken legs with your favorite sides for a dish that's packed with satisfying flavor and perfect for sharing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, low-sugar
- Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
Spray the drumsticks lightly with olive oil spray on all sides.
Rub the spice mixture generously over the chicken drumsticks, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Place the drumsticks on the wire rack in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, pour the low-sugar BBQ sauce into a bowl.
After 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush each drumstick generously with the BBQ sauce.
Return the drumsticks to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is caramelized and sticky.
Remove from the oven and let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.2 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 4107 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 178.7 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1888 mg | 40% | |
*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.
