BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Name: BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 cup barbecue sauce

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Story updated September 18, 2026

Barbecue traditions in America trace back to Indigenous and Caribbean smoking techniques adapted by early colonists and enslaved Africans, evolving into distinct regional styles across the South. Sweet, tomato-based barbecue sauce on chicken became especially popular through backyard grilling culture in the 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

8 chicken drumsticks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2Pat the drumsticks dry and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
3Arrange the drumsticks on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
4Brush the drumsticks generously with barbecue sauce and continue baking for 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the sauce is caramelized.
5Brush with a bit more barbecue sauce before serving.

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