Oven baked BBQ chicken drumsticks with green beans
Cooked in a delicious sticky sauce, these bbq chicken drumsticks baked in the oven make for an easy weeknight dinner, weekend lunch, or picnic.
Ingredients
 | 8 pieces of chicken – you can use any type of fresh chicken, but I’m using drumsticks in this recipe. |
 | 1 cup of fresh green beans (Trim the stem end of the green beans, if it has not already been removed. If using frozen green beans, place them in the microwave and defrost them for 1-2 minutes, depending on your microwave.) |
 | 1 cup of bbq sauce – you can use any type of bbq sauce you have. |
 | 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, or tamari sauce for gluten-free |
 | 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or flakes for the spice rub |
 | 2 teaspoons of red chili powder – for that lovely red color |
 | 1 teaspoons of onion flakes or powder |
 | 1 teaspoon of Fresh or dried coriander, also known as cilantro |
 | 1 teaspoon of dried basil |
 | (Optional) 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make these BBQ chicken drumsticks
- Mix the spices together in a large bowl (excluding the BBQ sauce).
- Add the chicken and rub each piece generously with the spice mixture.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes to marinate.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place the chicken on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes.
- Remove the tray carefully and brush the chicken thoroughly with BBQ sauce.
- Add the fresh green beans to the tray and coat them in the pan juices.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
When looking for a bit of comfort food, there is nothing like a good BBQ chicken. And to make sure there are enough for everyone, there is nothing like serving up a batch of chicken drumsticks. Especially if it is game night or a picnic potluck.
But we don’t have to wait for a special occasion to make these bbq baked drumsticks, they are quick enough and versatile enough for a regular weeknight dinner.
Now, just slathering on the bbq sauce will leave them a little dried out and too sweet. Instead I like to marinate them for a few minutes before baking and add the bbq sauce at the 1/2 way point so that the chicken gets a chance to cook properly.
I also like to toss a vegetable in like green beans to cook with the bbq chicken, at the same time as the sauce goes on. Putting the beans in at the halfway point usually means that it won’t overcook or burn.
Chicken and vegetables in one dish, to make for an easy clean-up! If you prefer, you can also prepare these drumsticks in the air fryer following the recipe here.
Cooking tips
- If using frozen chicken, let it thaw for at least 45 minutes beforehand.
- I like Kraft Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce or any type of BBQ Sauce which is less sweet, but it really comes down to personal preference.
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Oven baked BBQ chicken drumsticks with green beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup of fresh green beans*
- 1 cup of bbq sauce
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons of red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the spices together (excluding the BBQ sauce).
- Add the chicken into the bowl and rub each one generously with the spice mixture.
- Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to allow it to marinate.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven for 350°F (180°C)
- Place the chicken in a cooking tray and cook for 25 minutes, flipping the chicken over every 10 minutes or so.
- Take the tray out of the oven, and carefully cover the chicken with bbq sauce using a spoon to rub it in.
- Add the fresh green beans into the pan and let the sauces from the chicken cover them.
- Place the baking tray back in the oven and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
Oven baked chicken drumsticks with green beans can be served with just about any side. Some ideas include sautéed garlic potatoes or a baked cheesy potato gratin.
How to store it?
These oven-baked bbq chicken drumsticks can be prepared in advance, and can be eaten both cold or warm. Keep everything in airtight glass containers in the fridge until ready to eat.
If you want to freeze this chicken recipe, I recommend doing so before the chicken is cooked. Place the marinade and the chicken drumsticks in a large freezer bag, and lay the drumsticks flat in the freezer (not lying on top of each other).
