Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

5 from 1 vote

These BBQ Chicken Drumsticks turn out tender, juicy and delicious every time! A family favorite, you can serve these as a quick weeknight dinner, or a hearty appetizer that everyone will love!

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Servings: people

Calories: 355kcal

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks (about 2-2.5 lbs)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (prepared)
1 tbsp Italian dressing mix (1/2 envelope Good Seasonings mix)
2 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Prep the chicken by patting the drumsticks dry. If any skin has been torn or pushed down, pull it back into place.
Mix the bbq sauce, Italian dressing mix, and butter until combined.
Brush each chicken leg with the BBQ sauce mixture on all sides, then set equally spaced on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake for 25 minutes, then quickly brush an additional coat of BBQ sauce on each side and flip the bottom side to the top. Continue to bake for an additional 8-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Let rest 5 minutes. Serve with additional barbecue sauce for dipping if desired!

Notes

Tips:

Line the baking sheet with foil for extra easy clean up
If you like your drumsticks extra saucy, brush the chicken with extra BBQ sauce when done cooking.

Substitutions:

Chicken Drumsticks – This recipe was designed for drumsticks, but you can substitute chicken legs, chicken wings or even chicken breast. The baking time will change depending on the cut, size, and whether it is bone in though.
BBQ Sauce – Your favorite store bought or try my EASY homemade BBQ Sauce which is super tangy and delicious and takes literally 5 minutes to make.
Italian Dressing Mix – You can use a Good Seasons packet or you can make Italian Dressing Mix from scratch with this recipe in just a few minutes.
Butter – salted or unsalted will both work.

How to Store: To save leftover drumsticks, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:

in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
in the freezer up to a month

How to Freeze: This recipe can be prepared as a freezer meal. You can keep the dish frozen for up to 6 months for the best flavor. Read the "freezer section" in the original post for full instructions.

How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.

How to Scale: This recipe makes about 8, but if you want leftovers or are feeding a crowd you can get a family pack.

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