Description
Delicious and juicy baked BBQ chicken drumsticks seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and coated with a sugar-free BBQ sauce for a healthier twist. Perfectly baked to achieve tender meat and a caramelized glaze, this recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for a family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pounds Chicken drumsticks, about 12 pieces
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Sauce
- 2 cups Sugar-free BBQ sauce or low sugar BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, add the chicken drumsticks along with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Use clean hands to generously rub the seasoning all over the drumsticks ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Marinate: Refrigerate the seasoned chicken for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat deeply.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a roasting tin with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, and set a wire rack on top of the tin to arrange the drumsticks.
- Arrange and Bake: Transfer the drumsticks to the wire rack on the roasting tin, spacing them out to allow heat circulation. Bake in the middle of the oven for 40-50 minutes, flipping the drumsticks halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Apply BBQ Sauce and Final Bake: Remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush each piece generously with sugar-free BBQ sauce. Return the drumsticks to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Flip and repeat the saucing and baking process once more to build up a sticky, caramelized glaze.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy your succulent baked BBQ chicken drumsticks!
Notes
- Serving size is 2 drumsticks.
- Oven temperatures may vary; you might need to cook the drumsticks for an additional 15-20 minutes or increase the oven temperature to 400°F for crispier skin.
- You can substitute chicken drumsticks with chicken breasts or thighs if preferred.
- Use your favorite healthy, sugar-free or low sugar BBQ sauce to maintain a lower sugar content.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
- For longer storage, freeze the cooked drumsticks in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
