Super Easy Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks Thighs
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Super Easy Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs—a no-fuss recipe that's bursting with smoky, tangy flavor! Juicy chicken legs and thighs are seasoned with a savory blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil, then roasted to perfection in the oven for irresistibly crispy, golden skin. A generous layer of barbecue sauce is brushed on during the final cooking stage, creating a sticky, caramelized glaze that’s pure comfort food bliss. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick broil to seal in the flavor, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back weekend barbecues. Serve up these tender, flavorful chicken pieces alongside your favorite sides for a crowd-pleasing meal everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the baking sheet for better airflow while baking.
Pat the chicken drumsticks and thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces until evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Arrange the chicken on the wire rack in a single layer, ensuring there is space between each piece for even cooking.
Bake the chicken in the heated oven for 25 minutes, flipping each piece halfway through for even cooking.
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce onto each piece. Flip the chicken and brush the other side with more barbecue sauce.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Brush on more barbecue sauce halfway through this time if desired for extra flavor.
Turn on the oven broiler and broil the chicken for 3–5 minutes to create a sticky, caramelized glaze. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 936 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 3575 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.5 g | ||
| Protein | 247.4 g | 495% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3009 mg | 64% | |
*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.
