Cooking doesn’t have to be a complicated process. The goal of cooking is to nourish our bodies in a way that is affordable and delicious. It’s not rocket science. This was the philosophy of the woman that raised me from childhood and basically instilled in a love for cooking so strong that I’m currently rearranging my entire life to ensure it remains a prominent part of my life’s journey.

This article is not for our vegetarians or vegans (humble apologies, but some of us do enjoy – and give thanks for – our animal proteins). Sometimes, the recipes with the least ingredients turn out phenomenal and this is such a recipe. Whether you’re a parent that just doesn’t have much time to prepare meals, or a working professional looking to cook in bulk and meal prep, this recipe will make your life easier and taste delicious. I like to pair my chicken drumsticks with couscous and a simple salad. I also love using this approach when I’m testing out new BBQ sauces (this is actually the perfect way to do this).

All you need is the following: a packet of chicken drumsticks, garlic powder, freshly cracked black pepper, sage, and any BBQ sauce you’d like to try out. This particular attempt, I also included a smoked dry rub that I’ve had in my pantry for over a year (and I’m trying to finish before it goes off). Sometimes I add Kosher (or sea) salt, but I’m currently cutting back on my salt intake, so I skipped the salt and relied completely on the other seasons.

I also like to use a wired rack to ensure that the heat circulates around the drumsticks evenly. Otherwise, it’s just that simple: rub the dry ingredients on the drumsticks, bake at 425 Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, turn over and repeat. You brush the BBQ sauce on the drumsticks after you’re turned the the first time and then at the end after turning again. Put in the over for another 5 minutes and rest for 10 minutes.

The beautiful thing about this recipe is you can make this in bulk and store it in the fridge for hungry souls. This is really one of my favorite staple recipes. I hope you enjoy it and find it as useful as I do!

The Easiest Perfect BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Easy and delicious, this recipe for the perfect BBQ chicken drumsticks only requires six ingredients in total and is sure to impress anyone that tries it.

• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tbsp Kosher salt
• 1.5 tbsp Black pepper (freshly cracked)
• 1 cup Your favorite BBQ sauce (or any BBQ sauce you'd like to test out)
• 1 package Organic Chicken drumsticks (about 5-6 pieces)

1. Preheat oven to 425 F

2. In a small bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Place prepared chicken drumsticks in a large bowl and pour the dry ingredients over the drumsticks to coat and refrigerate for 40 mins.

3. Arrange marinated drumsticks on a wired rack over a baking tray, ensuring that none of the drumsticks touch for even heat circulation. Place in the pre-heated over for 20 mins.

4. After 20 mins, turn over the drumsticks and brush over your chosen BBQ sauce over the turned chicken. Back for another 20 mins and repeat the process. Place the fully coated chicken in the oven for another 5 minutes to caramelize the BBQ sauce and then remove from the over and allow to rest for a further 10 mins.

5. Serve with salad, couscous or any other side dish of your choice.

Dinner, Family Meal, Lunch, Main Course, Weeknight Meal

American

American Cuisine, BBQ, Chicken, Dinner, Low carb, Low-calorie, Lunch