Paleo BBQ Drumsticks
Sink your teeth into these irresistible Paleo BBQ Drumsticks—a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors, all crafted with wholesome, paleo-friendly ingredients. Featuring tender chicken drumsticks coated in a bold spice blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder, this recipe takes things up a notch with a homemade BBQ sauce made from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and a touch of honey. Oven-baked to crispy perfection and basted to caramelized glory, these drumsticks are a healthier spin on classic barbecue, perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep, this easy and flavorful dish will become your go-to for satisfying paleo cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken drumsticks in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the drumsticks with olive oil and season with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
Massage the spices and oil into the drumsticks until they are well-coated.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the drumsticks on the wire rack.
Bake the drumsticks in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
While the drumsticks are baking, prepare the Paleo BBQ sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, smoked paprika, and mustard powder.
Stir the sauce frequently and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 25 minutes of baking, remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush them generously with the prepared BBQ sauce.
Return the drumsticks to the oven and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, basting with more BBQ sauce halfway through.
Once fully cooked and the skin is crispy, remove the drumsticks from the oven.
Let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with any remaining BBQ sauce on the side or drizzled over the drumsticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 5065 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.9 g | ||
| Protein | 182.8 g | 366% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2682 mg | 57% | |
*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.
