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Two Ingredient Oven Baked BBQ Chicken - The Easiest Recipe Ever

This incredibly simple two-ingredient oven baked BBQ chicken recipe delivers crispy, juicy chicken with classic barbecue flavor using just chicken drumsticks and BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and beginner cooks, it requires minimal prep time and creates a family-friendly meal that tastes like it took hours to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 8-10 pieces)
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • Optional: salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: cooking spray or olive oil for baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. This helps the BBQ sauce adhere better and creates a crispier exterior.
  3. Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they're not touching each other for even cooking.
  4. Brush each drumstick generously with BBQ sauce, coating all sides evenly. For extra flavor, you can season with a pinch of salt and pepper before adding the sauce.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy and caramelized.
  6. For extra crispiness, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Notes

Apply BBQ sauce in two layers - one before baking and another light coat during the last 10 minutes for maximum flavor. For extra crispy skin, pat chicken completely dry before saucing and bake on a wire rack placed over the baking sheet.