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BBQ chicken drumsticks with roasted potatoes on a sheet pan

Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Potatoes

Juicy chicken drumsticks glazed with barbecue sauce and roasted on one sheet pan alongside crispy seasoned potatoes. Easy, affordable, and family-approved.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks about 2½ pounds
  • 1½ pounds baby or Yukon Gold potatoes halved or quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment and lightly grease it.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil and half the spice mix. Spread them on one side of the pan.
  4. Pat the drumsticks dry, rub with the remaining oil and spice mix, and arrange on the other side of the pan.
  5. Roast for 25 minutes. Flip the potatoes and brush the drumsticks generously with barbecue sauce.
  6. Roast 15–20 minutes more, brushing with more sauce halfway, until the chicken reaches 175°F inside and the potatoes are golden and tender.
  7. Rest 5 minutes and serve with extra barbecue sauce.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs work great in place of drumsticks.
  • For crispier skin, broil for the last 2 minutes, watching closely.
  • Add broccoli florets to the pan for the last 15 minutes.
  • Mix a little honey into the barbecue sauce for extra stickiness.