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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
BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Red Onion & Lemon
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Ingredients

  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
  • ¾ cup bbq sauce
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 whole lemon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat drumsticks dry and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

  2. 2

    Line a sheet pan with foil and arrange drumsticks in a single layer.

  3. 3

    Brush both sides of each drumstick with BBQ sauce until well coated.

  4. 4

    Broil on the middle rack 12–14 minutes, shaking the pan halfway, until edges char and juices run clear.

  5. 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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