Rub a dub, want some grub? These BBQ Chicken Drumsticks in the oven will be an easy new favorite. These saucy drums are cooked in a baking dish and clean up is a breeze. Serve as a delicious game day appetizer or as a quick and delicious dinner. You'll mostly just love how easy these are to make. This post may contain affiliate links.
Whether you’re looking for a simple meal to make on a busy weeknight or something special to serve at your next dinner party, these oven-baked BBQ chicken drumsticks are sure to hit the spot! This easy recipe requires minimal prep and cook time, but packs big flavor. Let’s get cooking!
BAKED BBQ CHICKEN OVEN RECIPE
BBQ chicken drumsticks are an easy yet delicious meal that everyone loves - especially during game day and gatherings! With these simple instructions you can make these tasty eats right in your own kitchen without having to fire up the grill!
First I'll share the list of general ingredients and then I will walk you through exactly how to make this. You can also print or save this BBQ baked chicken recipe by scrolling down to the recipe card.
BAKED BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS INGREDIENTS
With a handful of pretty simple ingredients, you'll be ready to make some darn good drummies.
Here is the list of items needed below, but be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the exact measurements needed to prepare this dish.
INGREDIENT LIST:
- Chicken drumsticks
- Salt and Pepper
- Sweet Thai Style Chili Sauce
- Ketchup
- Honey
- Brown Sugar
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Chili Powder
- Dried Ground Mustard Powder
- Garlic Salt
HOW TO MAKE BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN THE OVEN
Ready to make the sauciest drumsticks around? This flavor-packed dish can be made in the oven quite quickly. Here are the easy instructions below but you can save or print in the recipe card at the bottom of this post for your convenience.
You will need a 3 Quart Baking Dish for this recipe.
Start off by pre-heating your oven to 400 degrees F. Next, spray a 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Add salt and pepper to the drumsticks and place them in your baking dish.
Then combine the chili sauce, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, dry mustard and garlic salt in a small bowl and stir until ingredients are fully combined into a gorgeous sauce.
Pour the sauce over the drumsticks, be sure to turn the drums over to coat them all evenly.
Next, bake the chicken for 40 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken is at least 165 degrees F.
Optional: Once the drumsticks are cooked, you can remove from oven and baste with the cooked sauce.
Follow by returning to the oven and BROIL on high for 4-5 minutes, watching VERY closely to ensure they don't burn.
The result will be perfectly crispy skin.
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dish to whip up, BBQ chicken drumsticks are the way to go.
EASY RECIPE SUBSTITUTIONS AND SWAPS
Here are a couple of super simple ingredients that you can swap out for another if you like.
Substitute regular sweet chili sauce for the Thai style sauce if you prefer a drumstick that is not sweet and spicy.
Substitute drumsticks for chicken thighs in this recipe, or do a combination of both if you like.
ALTERNATIVE RECIPE IDEAS
If you want some extra BBQ sauce as a dip on the side, simply reserve ¼ cup sauce before pouring on the chicken. It will be a very thick sauce.
If you would like to make up a batch of sauce to keep on hand, store uncooked sauce in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
HOW TO STORE THIS CHICKEN
Store the leftover chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
No matter how you serve them up, these juicy oven-baked BBQ chicken drumsticks are sure to be enjoyed by all your guests!
With minimal prep work required and easy cleanup afterward, this dish makes it easy to enjoy some delicious homemade food while still having plenty of time left over to mingle with friends and family.
So go ahead—give this recipe a try at your next get-together and enjoy some finger lickin' good eats!
Grab those ingredients now and let's get cooking!
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Want even more chicken recipes for your rotation? I totally have your back. Here are some new easy ideas to try next.
Easy Mayo Chicken - just a small amount of ingredients to make this keeper.
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BBQ Chicken Drumsticks in the Oven
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup sweet Thai style chili sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried ground mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 3-quart baking dish
2. Salt and pepper the drumsticks and place in baking pan.
3. In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, dry mustard and garlic salt; stir to combine well.
4. Pour sauce over the drumsticks, turning them over to coat evenly. Bake for 40 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken is at least 165 degrees F.
5. Optional step: Remove from oven and baste with the cooked sauce, return to oven and BROIL on High for 5 minutes, watching closely. This results in a crispier skin.
Notes
• You can substitute regular sweet chili sauce for the Thai style if you prefer a drumstick that is not sweet and spicy. YIELD: 6 drumsticks Prep Time: 5 Minutes Total Time: 45 Minutes
• Feel free to use thighs in this recipe, or a combination of both!
• If you have someone that loves to use BBQ sauce as a dip on the side, you can reserve ¼ cup sauce before pouring on the chicken. It will be thicker before cooking with the chicken, as the juices from the drumsticks will thin it somewhat.
• If you would like to make up a batch of sauce to keep on hand, store uncooked sauce in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
• Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you love BBQ chicken, you're gonna love this simple twist.
Bonus, this no fuss recipe makes for the perfect saucy chicken in under an hour.
If you decide to make it, let us know how it went in the comments. 😉
