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Sticky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Crispy Fries – Easy!

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These sticky BBQ chicken drumsticks are glazed to perfection and paired with crispy oven-baked fries and refreshing coleslaw. A simple, family-friendly meal packed with sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking trays
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • basting brush

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large potatoes, cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • In a large bowl, season the chicken drumsticks with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Ensure even coating.
  • Arrange the drumsticks on the tray and bake for 25 minutes to start cooking.
  • Mix BBQ sauce, honey, and olive oil in a bowl to create the glaze.
  • Brush chicken with glaze and bake for another 20–25 minutes, turning and glazing halfway through.
  • Toss potato fries with olive oil, salt, and paprika. Spread in a single layer on a baking tray.
  • Bake fries for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  • Combine cabbage and carrot. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper, then toss with vegetables and chill.
  • Serve the sticky BBQ chicken drumsticks with crispy fries and chilled coleslaw immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispier skin. Flip fries halfway through cooking for even crispiness. Chill coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor. You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or maple syrup for honey for variations.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bbq chicken drumsticks, crispy fries, easy chicken dinner, family meal, oven baked fries
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