Name: Barbecue Baked Chicken Legs
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 2.5 pounds chicken drumsticks; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 cup barbecue sauce; 0.25 cup barbecue sauce; green onions

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Barbecue Baked Chicken Legs

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Ingredients

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Barbecue Baked Chicken Legs

nonstick cooking spray

2 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks(patted dry)

2 teaspoons sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

½ cup barbecue sauce(for chicken legs)

¼ cup barbecue sauce(for serving)

green onions(slivered or sliced, for serving; optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

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.

Arrange the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet.

Roast the chicken legs on middle rack of oven until slightly brown, 20-30 minutes.

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.

Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Transfer to a plate and serve immediately, with additional barbecue sauce and with green onions if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Drumsticks First 🏜️
Pat the chicken legs completely dry with paper towels before seasoning and spraying with nonstick cooking spray to ensure crispy, caramelized skin rather than steamed texture.
Season Before Sauce Application 🧂
Apply sea salt and black pepper directly to the raw chicken 15-20 minutes before adding barbecue sauce, allowing the seasonings to penetrate the meat for deeper flavor development.
Two-Stage Sauce Technique 🎯
Apply half the barbecue sauce midway through baking and the remaining half in the final 10 minutes to prevent burning while building layers of caramelized flavor on the exterior.
Maximize Browning with Rack Positioning 📍
Place drumsticks on the upper-middle oven rack and rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking to ensure even heat circulation and develop a golden-brown crust on all sides.
Reserve and Finish with Fresh Green Onions ✂️
Chop fresh green onions and scatter them over the finished chicken just before serving to add bright, fresh flavor contrast and visual appeal that complements the rich barbecue sauce.