BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Red Onion & Lemon
Sticky, charred drumsticks glazed with BBQ sauce and served with sharp red onion and bright lemon wedges. Ready in under 25 minutes with zero fussy prep.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 32g

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Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- ¾ cup bbq sauce
- 1 medium red onion, sliced thin
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Pat drumsticks dry and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- 2
Line a sheet pan with foil and arrange drumsticks in a single layer.
- 3
Brush both sides of each drumstick with BBQ sauce until well coated.
- 4
Broil on the middle rack 12–14 minutes, shaking the pan halfway, until edges char and juices run clear.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and serve with sliced red onion and lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- foil
- brush
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