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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Legs

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Legs

Experience the ultimate comfort of Tender and Juicy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Legs, coated in a rich, sweet and tangy glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this easy weeknight dinner will leave you and your family craving more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken legs skin on
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup grape jelly
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Small whisk
  • Basting brush
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Ziplock bags
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Nonstick spray

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk the BBQ sauce, grape jelly, garlic, and black pepper.
  2. Place chicken legs in a gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour half of the marinade over chicken legs. Remove air from the bag. Marinate for at least one hour up to overnight.
  3. Store remaining marinade in an airtight container in the fridge.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Place chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet and baste with reserved BBQ marinade.
  6. Place the chicken legs in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 185-190 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Fridge: Store leftover baked BBQ chicken drumsticks in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: You can freeze leftovers for another time. Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer safe container. Thaw in the fridge overnight. To reheat, bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.