3-Ingredient Sticky Baked Chicken Drumsticks

These sticky baked chicken drumsticks are sweet, savory, and incredibly easy to make. With just three simple ingredients, they caramelize beautifully in the oven, creating a finger-licking glaze that’s perfect for family dinners, cookouts, or game day.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken drumsticks
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Salt and black pepper, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it.
3. Pat the drumsticks dry and arrange them in a single layer.
4. Whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, and soy sauce.
5. Brush half of the sauce over the chicken.
6. Bake for 30 minutes.
7. Turn the drumsticks over, brush with the remaining sauce, and bake another 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is caramelized.
8. For extra sticky edges, broil for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45–50 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Servings

6 servings