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BBQ chicken drumsticks served
Delicious BBQ chicken drumsticks with crispy skin

BBQ chicken drumsticks

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
The drumstick is the juiciest part of the bird, as it has higher fat content and darker meat, thus tolerating high heat much better than the breast. The essence of the BBQ technique here is caramelisation: sugars in the marinade form a dark, rich-flavoured coating on the skin under heat, while the meat roasts to tenderness.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill rack or roasting tin
  • Kitchen brush
  • Meat thermometer
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Mustard (may be in BBQ sauce)

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Wash the chicken legs and pat completely dry with kitchen paper.

Tip: Presence of water hinders browning, as water must evaporate first, which cools the surface.
2 ✓

Crush the garlic, mix with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the legs, including under the skin.

Tip: Oily marinade dissolves flavour compounds from spices and helps deliver them into meat pores.
3 ✓

Brush the legs thinly with BBQ sauce and place them in the oven (or on the grill).

Tip: Brush thinly initially so you don't soak the skin, allowing it to roast.
4 ✓

Roast for approx. 35-40 minutes. Halfway through, remove and brush thickly again with BBQ sauce.

Tip: Layered glazing ensures a thick, sticky glaze forms on the meat.
5 ✓

In the last 5 minutes, you can increase the heat to crisp the sauce (watch out, don't let it burn!). Check the meat: if juices run clear when pierced at the bone, it's ready.

Tip: The part next to the bone cooks slowest; always check there.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the skin burn?
Sugar in the marinade burns quickly above 160°C. Roast at a lower temperature for longer, or only brush with sauce at the end.
Can I bake without skin?
Yes, but the skin protects the meat from drying out. If you don't like it, remove after cooking.

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs Whole chicken legs (or drumsticks)
  • 200 ml BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper