Did you know it's possible to make tender, juicy baked BBQ chicken legs at home? These drumsticks are coated in a barbecue sauce and baked in the oven for the perfect crispy skin (that doesn't require a deep fryer or grill). Show
These drumsticks will rival your favorite chicken restaurant — and the best part is they only require five minutes of active hands-on time! How to Make Baked BBQ Drumsticks?Homemade baked drumsticks are super easy to make with chicken drumsticks and a homemade barbecue sauce. You'll find the full step-by-step recipe below, but here's what you can expect: Start by making the barbecue sauce, with ketchup, vinegar, water, brown sugar, butter, salt, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and chili powder. Coat the drumsticks with the sauce, then bake them until the juices run clear and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Do You Put Barbecue Sauce on Before or After Baking?This recipe calls for you to add the barbecue sauce before baking, but there's nothing stopping you from whipping up a second batch of sauce to add to the drumsticks after. Should You Bake BBQ Drumsticks Covered or Uncovered?For perfectly tender, juicy chicken drumsticks, you should bake them covered with foil — just like in this recipe. You can take the foil off for the last few minutes of the bake to let the skin crisp up, though. How Long Do You Bake BBQ Chicken Legs?Baking time for drumsticks will vary depending on the size of them. This recipe calls for an hour of baking time. But, you'll know when the drumsticks are done with the juices run clear and a digital thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted near the bone. What to Serve with Baked BBQ Chicken LegsChicken drumsticks make for a great appetizer or dinner (when paired with hearty sides). If you need some side dish inspiration, try one of our favorite, top-rated side dishes:
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Secret Recipe Or, explore our entire collection of side dish recipes. How to Store Baked BBQ Chicken LegsStore leftover drumsticks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through — or eat them cold! How to Freeze Baked BBQ Chicken LegsFreeze cooked chicken legs in a zip-top freezer bag labeled with the date for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise"I loved this! Wish I had made more! My husband & I had to give half of our chicken to our kids (ages 5 & 4) because they ate theirs and most of ours," says Allrecipes Allstar tcasa. "I made the sauce per directed and poured half on before cooking, then the rest on after an hour, uncovered the baking dish and baked it again for another 10 minutes. The sauce was thick & delicious." "So so easy and everyone in my family loved it. I made it exactly as it is shown. With the water, it ended up being a bbq glaze instead of a sauce but I didn't mind. The flavor was delicious and the meat was so moist and tender," raves Kim Lombardi. "Took no time at all to prep, simple ingredients that will be found in most kitchens and the best part is the kids ate it up," according to 123shaun. Editorial contributions by Bailey Fink Ingredients
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Editor's Note:Based on user feedback, water has been changed to an optional ingredient. It is not used in the video. Nutrition Facts (per serving)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved Can you cook chicken legs from frozen in the oven?Place frozen chicken leg in a pan covered with foil. Spray nonstick oil and line chicken leg. Bake frozen chicken leg for about 60 minutes or when the internal temperature reaches 180 F.
How long do frozen chicken drumsticks take in the oven?Oven from frozen
200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6 45 - 50 mins Place frozen chicken drumsticks on a baking tray in the centre of pre-heated oven for 45-50 minutes.
Can you cook chicken legs that are frozen?Can you bake chicken Legs frozen? Technically, you can, though it will certainly ruin the seasoning for this recipe. Frozen chicken takes much longer to bake and carries an uncertainty of the inner parts of the chicken reaching a proper temperature to eat safely.
What temperature do you bake BBQ chicken legs?Depending on the oven, drumsticks will take at minimum 40-50 minutes at 350-400 F to fully bake. Turn it over halfway through at 25-30 minutes and let it continue to bake. You will be able to tell when they look really crispy and tender to the touch of a fork or tongs.
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Frozen BBQ chicken legs in oven
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