Whole30 Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks
Get ready to elevate your barbecue night with these smoky, flavor-packed Whole30 Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks—a healthy twist on a barbecue classic! These tender drumsticks are rubbed with an aromatic blend of spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder, then roasted to perfection in the oven. The homemade Whole30-approved barbecue sauce, featuring tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and a touch of natural sweetness from date syrup, lends a rich, tangy depth of flavor without any added sugars or artificial ingredients. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, offering a crowd-pleasing feast that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly. Served fresh off the tray with extra sauce on the side, these juicy drumsticks deliver effortless comfort food satisfaction while staying Whole30 compliant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 tablespoons date syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (for sauce)
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well-coated.
Place the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, mustard powder, date syrup, smoked paprika, and water. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
After 25 minutes, remove the drumsticks from the oven. Using a brush, generously coat each drumstick with the barbecue sauce.
Return the coated drumsticks to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve the drumsticks warm, with any extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 4123 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 275.8 g | 552% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 4819 mg | 103% | |
*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.
