Keto Barbecue Chicken Legs
Get ready to spice up your low-carb meals with these irresistibly smoky and saucy Keto Barbecue Chicken Legs! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne, these juicy drumsticks are roasted to crispy perfection before being coated in a sticky, keto-friendly barbecue sauce. Ready in just an hour, this recipe keeps prep simple without sacrificing bold flavor, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, these barbecue chicken legs are a satisfying crowd-pleaser that fits seamlessly into your keto lifestyle. Serve them hot with your favorite low-carb sides for a meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup keto-friendly barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
Step 3
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to ensure the seasonings stick well. Then, rub the paprika spice mixture all over the chicken legs to coat evenly.
Step 4
Place the seasoned chicken legs on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching each other for even cooking.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
Step 6
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush each drumstick generously with the keto-friendly barbecue sauce.
Step 7
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce is sticky and slightly caramelized.
Step 8
Garnish the chicken with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious keto-friendly barbecue chicken legs!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1382.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2417.5 |
| Total Fat 139.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 1116mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4006.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.8g | |
| Protein 268.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 225.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3105.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories