Enjoy barbecue chicken legs year round with the help of your oven. No grill needed!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Barbecue Baked Chicken Legs.
1. Info for Barbecue Baked Chicken Legs
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Servings: 5
- Calories: 439 kcal
2. Ingredients for Barbecue Baked Chicken Legs
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 1/2 lb. chicken drumsticks (patted dry)
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (for chicken legs)
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (for serving)
- green onions
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Place the chicken legs in a large mixing bowl and season with the salt and black pepper. Add the barbecue sauce and toss with a rubber spatula to thoroughly coat the chicken in the sauce.
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Arrange the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet.
3.3 Oven
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Roast the chicken legs on middle rack of oven until slightly brown, 20-30 minutes.
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Set the oven to broil. Broil the chicken until the skin is caramelized and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the chicken to ensure it does not burn.
3.4 Check
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Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.5 Serve
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Transfer to a plate and serve immediately, with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
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