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Close-up of six glossy, caramelized Honey BBQ Baked Chicken Legs fresh from the oven on a metal baking sheet.

Honey BBQ Baked Chicken Legs

This recipe came from a busy evening when I needed a fast, kid-friendly dinner. Using chicken legs and BBQ sauce, I created a family favorite. The aroma draws everyone to the kitchen, making a simple meal memorable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 3 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 cups barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's) or more to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Mix olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne together in a large bowl. Add drumsticks and toss to coat. Spread them out on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with barbeque sauce; bake for 7 to 8 minutes.
  4. Flip the drumsticks, brush again with barbeque sauce, and bake for an additional 7 to 8 minutes.
  5. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and turn on the oven's broiler.
  6. Brush the drumsticks with more barbeque sauce and broil for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the drumsticks, brush with barbeque sauce, and broil until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 more minutes. Check that an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Notes

This recipe is simple and works well for busy families needing a quick, tasty meal. You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper if you prefer less heat for children.

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