Honey BBQ Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky-sweet, smoky, and oven-baked to juicy perfection—these drumsticks are pure comfort food goodness

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Total time: 55 minutes

Yield: 4–6 servings

Ingredients:

* 10–12 chicken drumsticks

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

* 1 teaspoon garlic powder

* 1 teaspoon paprika

* 1 cup BBQ sauce

* 1/4 cup honey

* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

* 1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.

2. Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels and place them on the baking sheet.

3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

4. In a bowl, whisk BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil until smooth.

5. Brush half of the sauce generously over the drumsticks.

6. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

7. Flip drumsticks, brush with remaining sauce, and return to oven.

8. Bake another 20 minutes until caramelized, sticky, and cooked through.

9. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra char and gloss.

Pro Tip:

For deeper flavor, marinate the drumsticks in the sauce for 2–4 hours before baking—next-level sticky goodness