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Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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Deliciously crispy baked BBQ chicken drumsticks coated in sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 12 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC).
  2. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the drumsticks and toss to ensure theyโ€™re well-coated.
  4. Arrange the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake the drumsticks for about 25 minutes.
  6. Remove them from the oven and brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over each drumstick.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and the sauce is caramelized.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispy skin, broil the drumsticks for a few minutes at the end. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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