Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 g) chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Method
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, chili powder, and lemon juice. Add the chicken and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the chicken on a lined baking tray and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Make it sticky: Mix the BBQ sauce with honey. Brush generously over the chicken.
- Finish cooking: Return the chicken to the oven for 10–15 minutes, brushing with more BBQ sauce halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and beautifully caramelized.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes, then brush with extra BBQ sauce and serve hot. 🍗🔥
Tip: For extra-charred edges, broil/grill the chicken for 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely so the sauce doesn’t burn.