Sugar-Free BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Juicy, tender, and packed with smoky flavor, these Sugar-Free BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are the perfect guilt-free addition to your dinner table. Coated in a savory spice rub and slathered with a bold, homemade sugar-free BBQ sauce, these drumsticks deliver all the tangy and smoky goodness of classic barbecue without the added sugar. Featuring pantry staples like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of liquid smoke, the sauce is rich, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfectly baked and optionally broiled for a crispy char, this dish is ready in under an hour, making it an ideal weeknight meal or crowd-pleaser for your next gathering. Serve them hot with a side of roasted veggies or a crisp salad for a wholesome, low-carb feast!
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 cup Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and chili powder to create a spice rub.
Step 3
Toss the chicken drumsticks in the spice rub until evenly coated.
Step 4
Arrange the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and water. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
Step 6
Brush a generous amount of the sugar-free BBQ sauce over the chicken drumsticks.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush with another layer of BBQ sauce.
Step 9
Return the drumsticks to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Step 10
For a bit of a char, broil the drumsticks for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Step 11
Serve the BBQ chicken drumsticks hot, with any remaining sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1148.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1792.0 |
| Total Fat 102.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3251.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.1g | |
| Protein 184.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 197.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3408.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories