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4-Ingredient Oven Chicken

Juicy chicken drumsticks are baked in a sweet, savory, sticky sauce made with onion soup mix, barbecue sauce, and apricot preserves. This easy oven chicken is simple, flavorful, and perfect for a family dinner with minimal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Baked Dinner, Chicken Dinner, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix about 1 oz
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish, if desired.
  • Arrange the chicken drumsticks in a single layer in the dish.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the dry onion soup mix, barbecue sauce, and apricot preserves until thick and glossy.
  • Spoon the sauce over the drumsticks and turn them to coat evenly.
  • Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, spooning pan sauce over the tops halfway through if desired.
  • Cook until the chicken is deeply golden, the sauce is slightly caramelized, and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a stickier finish, brush with extra barbecue sauce during the last 10 minutes. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal
Keyword apricot preserves, barbecue chicken, Chicken Drumsticks, onion soup mix, oven chicken
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