Sticky Glazed BBQ Chicken Legs
Sheet-pan chicken legs coated in a tangy-sweet BBQ glaze, roasted until the skin crisps and caramelizes. Ready in under 25 minutes with zero cleanup headaches.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 428
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken legs (drumstick + thigh)
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (Frank's or similar)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels, then arrange on a sheet pan skin-side up.
- 2
Whisk together BBQ sauce, hot sauce, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil in a bowl.
- 3
Spoon glaze evenly over the chicken, coating all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Roast for 18–22 minutes until skin is bronzed and crispy, internal temp reaches 165°F at the thickest part.
- 5
Remove from oven. Brush any pan glaze over the chicken one more time for shine.
- 6
Rest for 2 minutes, then serve hot with extra sauce on the side if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18 x 13 inch)
- paper towels
- medium bowl
- whisk
- meat thermometer
- pastry brush (optional)
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