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Dry Rub Baked Chicken

Juicy oven-baked drumsticks seasoned with a savory dry rub and finished with BBQ sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken drumsticks about 1 kg
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons meat dry rub
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Rinse the drumsticks briefly under cold water, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a bowl, combine the dry rub and salt if the rub does not already contain salt; rub the mixture generously over the drumsticks to coat all sides.
  • Place the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, brush the drumsticks with the olive oil, turn them over, and return to the oven.
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes, then check doneness by cutting a slit or using an instant-read thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). If not done, bake 5–10 minutes more until cooked through.
  • Serve the drumsticks with the BBQ sauce on the side or brush the sauce on before serving.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Brush
  • Paper Towels
  • Instant-read thermometer

Notes

  • Use a store-bought dry rub or follow a homemade recipe as preferred.
  • Reserve any pan drippings and spoon them over the chicken for extra flavor.
  • You can grill these drumsticks on an indoor or outdoor grill instead of baking.