Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks (Sticky & Family-Friendly)

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 45 minutes | Total: 55 minutes | Serves: 4–6
Best For: busy weeknights, family dinners, budget meals

An Easy Family Dinner Everyone Loves

This oven baked BBQ chicken drumsticks recipe is simple, affordable, and full of flavour. Using pantry staples and one baking tray, it’s an easy dinner option that delivers sticky, caramelised chicken without any fuss.

It’s the kind of meal that brings everyone together around the table — relaxed, comforting, and made to be shared. Perfect for those everyday moments when you want something warm, familiar, and satisfying for the whole family.

Ingredients for Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

• 1 kg chicken drumsticks

• ¾ cup BBQ sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional:

• Extra BBQ sauce for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced) and line a baking tray with baking paper or foil.

2. Season the chicken by placing the drumsticks in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

3. Bake the drumsticks in a single layer for 25 minutes.

4. Brush with BBQ sauce, turn the drumsticks, and brush again.

5. Return to the oven and bake for a further 20 minutes until sticky, caramelised, and cooked through.

6. Optional: Grill for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra colour.

Helpful Tips

• Line the tray well to make clean-up quick and easy

• Turn the drumsticks halfway for even cooking

• Double the sauce if you like extra sticky chicken

Why This Recipe Works

• Uses affordable chicken drumsticks

• One-pan cooking keeps things simple

• Kid-friendly flavours the whole family enjoys

• Easy for beginner cooks with reliable results

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