Here are both options, baked and super easy. Pick your vibe 😄
🍗 BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs chicken drumsticks
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with foil; place a rack on top if you have one.
- Season drumsticks with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and oil.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
- Brush generously with BBQ sauce, flip, brush again.
- Return to oven and bake 15–20 more minutes, until sticky and cooked through (165°F inside).
- Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for extra caramelization.
🍯🍶 Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs chicken drumsticks
- ⅓ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp ketchup or hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Whisk sauce: soy sauce, honey, ketchup/hoisin, garlic, ginger, oil.
- Toss drumsticks in sauce and arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, turning and basting halfway.
- Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for sticky edges.
Extra Tips
- Pat chicken dry for better browning.
- Want it spicy? Add chili flakes or sriracha.
- These also work great on the grill or air fryer.
If you want, I can give you one-pan with veggies, slow cooker, or meal-prep friendly versions.
