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Dry Rub Baked Chicken

Dry Rub Baked Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Dry Rub Baked Chicken is bursting with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. With its crispy skin and juicy meat, this dish will satisfy your cravings. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy a delightful meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks Fresh and tender, the star of the dish.
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons meat dry rub Enhances flavor with a blend of spices.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Brings out the natural flavors of the chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Helps achieve a crispy skin.
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce Optional for glazing during the last minutes of baking.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse the chicken drumsticks under cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the dry rub generously onto the skin and meat of the drumsticks.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven.
  5. At the 20-minute mark, remove the chicken and brush it with olive oil.
  6. Turn the chicken drumsticks to the other side and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Check the doneness of the chicken by cutting a slit through the meat.
  8. If the meat is not fully cooked, bake for an additional 5–10 minutes.
  9. Serve the chicken with BBQ sauce.

Notes

  • Tip 1: To make the dry rub, please follow my homemade dry rub recipe.
  • Tip 2: You can also buy bottled dry rub from grocery stores in the spices aisle.
  • Tip 3: Do not discard the chicken dripping on the baking sheet. Save the dripping by scooping it up and pour it over the chicken.
  • Tip 4: You can grill the chicken on an outdoor or indoor grill.