BBQ Smoked BBQ Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Preheat the Oven or Grill: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.

Season the Chicken: Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels. Rub them lightly with olive oil, then generously coat every piece with the dry BBQ rub.

Bake: Arrange the drumsticks on the wire rack in a single layer. Bake for 35 minutes until the chicken is mostly cooked through and the skin is starting to render.

Apply BBQ Glaze: Remove the pan from the oven and brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce all over each drumstick.

Caramelize: Return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes, until the BBQ sauce becomes sticky, bubbly, and caramelized. (For an authentic smoky touch, you can flash them on an outdoor grill for the last 3 minutes).

Rest and Serve: Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with chives, and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.