Baked BBQ Chicken Legs

4.84 from 6 votes

This Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Legs Recipe is the perfect way to get barbecue chicken in the oven. Using simple ingredients for the rub and your favorite bbq sauce, this chicken recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners to game day.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 336kcal

Author: Tammi

Ingredients

2 lb chicken drumsticks
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup BBQ sauce

BBQ RUB

2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp dry thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F. Then prepare a large baking sheet with baking paper. Set it aside.
Mix the BBQ rub ingredients in a small bowl. Set it aside.
Pat chicken dry using paper towels. This step is important for the drumsticks to be crispy so I wouldn’t skip it.
Once the chicken is dry, coat it with olive oil. Then, spread BBQ rub over the chicken pieces. Toss to coat. If needed, you can add more flour or spices. We’re looking for an evenly coated, dry chicken.
Arrange chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake them for 40-45 minutes. Once the chicken is well done, remove it from the oven and coat it with the BBQ sauce. Then, bake it for 5 more minutes, so it bolds in flavor.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Adding BBQ sauce in the ends removes some of the crispiness but adds lots of taste. If you prefer crispier chicken, avoid that step and use the BBQ sauce as a dipping sauce when serving.

Good option when meal-prepping. You can store cooked chicken in the fridge for up to 3-5 days, and in the fridge for up to two months.

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