50 Stars Barbecue Chicken Recipe
This 50 Stars Barbecue Chicken recipe combines the tangy sweetness of barbecue sauce with savory Italian seasonings for a flavor-packed dish that’s sure to impress. Juicy chicken drumsticks are coated in a buttery, herb-infused barbecue sauce before being baked and grilled to perfection, resulting in a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Barbecue Sauce Mixture:
- 1 Bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
- 1 Stick of Butter
- 2 packets of Italian Seasoning
- Dash of Basil
Chicken:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in Italian Seasoning, Basil, and Barbecue Sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Coat Drumsticks: Dip drumsticks generously into the sauce mixture and place in a 9×13 pan.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-low.
- Grill Drumsticks: Remove drumsticks from the oven, coat with more barbecue sauce, and grill for an additional 15-20 minutes until slightly charred.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the barbecue sauce mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust the grilling time to achieve your desired level of char on the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Barbecue chicken, Grilled chicken, Drumsticks, BBQ sauce, Italian seasoning