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Oven baked bbq chicken drumsticks with mashed potatoes and asparagus on wooden board
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Juiciest Oven baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

This is how to make the Juiciest Oven baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks without firing up the grill, resulting in the most flavorful BBQ Chicken Legs!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 695kcal
Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Dutch Oven braiser or saucepan suitable for baking

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prep the chicken drumsticks: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Wash then pat the drumsticks dry with a clean kitchen towel. Then make a slit on the drumstick with a knife so that the seasoning can fully be embedded into the meat. 
    Season the meat with 1 tablespoon of Jacmel seasoning blend and 1 tablespoon of salt and ½ tbsp. ground black pepper. Set aside and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes. When ready to cook, transfer the meat to the baking dish and add the marinated liquid on top of the meat. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake for about 25 minutes at 425°F.
    Make The Sauce: In a large Dutch oven or braiser over medium heat, bring the oil to a heated temperature. Then add the sliced onions, green onions, and bell peppers. Sautee for about 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring occasionally, then add the remaining Jacmel seasoning blend along with the Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to combine. 
    Reduce the heat to low, then add the BBQ sauce. Allow to simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the sauce from the heat. 
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  • Coat the chicken drumsticks with BBQ Sauce: After 25 minutes, reduce the temperature to 400°F.
    Remove the drumsticks from the oven and transfer them into the BBQ sauce. Add the liquid from the initial baking. Coat the chicken legs well with the sauce on all sides.
    Cover the meat and return the meat to the oven for about 30-35 minutes or until fully cooked. Be sure to flip the chicken legs halfway through for even cooking. Continue to keep the chicken covered while cooking so that it retains its moisture.
    For caramelization, remove the lid and broil the drumsticks for 2–3 minutes at the end—just keep an eye on them so they don’t burn!
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Calories are estimated per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 2289mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 20mg