Oh yes 😋 Honey BBQ Baked Chicken Drumsticks—sticky, sweet, and smoky, with tender meat that falls off the bone. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Honey BBQ Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35–40 min
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional for smoky flavor)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Season chicken
- Pat drumsticks dry.
- Rub with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Drizzle olive oil and rub to coat evenly.
- Bake drumsticks
- Place chicken on prepared sheet.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Glaze with honey BBQ
- Mix honey and BBQ sauce.
- Brush generously over drumsticks.
- Bake another 5–10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and glaze is sticky.
- Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes.
- Serve with coleslaw, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Extra sticky: Brush glaze 2–3 times during last 10 minutes
- Crispy skin: Broil 1–2 minutes at the end (watch closely!)
- Flavor boost: Marinate chicken in honey + BBQ + garlic 1–2 hours before baking
- Side pairing: Cornbread, baked beans, or roasted corn go perfectly
If you want, I can give a slow cooker honey BBQ drumsticks version for super tender, fall-off-the-bone results without watching the oven.
Do you want the slow cooker version?
