Description
Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining juicy chicken with a sticky-sweet and spicy glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, allowing you to create tender drumsticks that impress everyone at your table. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy a flavor-packed dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix together hot honey, BBQ sauce, and olive oil until well combined.
- Place the seasoned drumsticks in a large bowl or zip-top bag and coat thoroughly with the sauce mixture.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), flipping halfway through cooking.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving to allow the juices to settle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg