Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour

  (can use gluten free or cornstarch)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

  (any that you like)

Instructions

• 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet [https://amzn.to/3p9Jtik]
  with parchment paper [https://amzn.to/3LyLADN] or aluminum foil.
• 2 Combine the flour, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, thyme, garlic powder, onion
  powder, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
• 3 Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels.
• 4 Coat the chicken lightly with the olive oil, then spread on the dry rub until
  each drumstick is evenly coated.
• 5 Arrange chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The
  internal temperature of the chicken needs to reach 165ºF when measured on a meat
  thermometer [https://amzn.to/423JDXb] inserted into the center of the thickest
  portion, not touching the bone.
• 6 Remove the chicken and coat lightly with the barbecue sauce. Return to the oven
  for 3 to 5 minutes.
• 7 Serve with extra barbecue sauce or other dipping sauce, if desired.

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