Dry Rub Baked Chicken

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Dry Rub Baked Chicken - the easiest and quickest oven-baked chicken drumsticks. Just coat the chicken with dry rub, salt and dinner is done. Prep time is only 10 minutes!

Easy and quick Dry Rub Baked Chicken drumsticks.
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Baked Chicken

We are all lazy some days and just want a quick and convenient dinner. This Dry Rub Baked Chicken is for those days because the recipe takes only 10 minutes prep time and calls for only 3 main ingredients, just like Cajun Chicken.

The cooking is done by the oven, so you can sit on your couch, watch a game or catch up on Netflix.

These chicken drumsticks are absolutely amazing. Dry rub imparts amazing flavors to the chicken. There is no marinade time.

All you need is a little bit of salt on the chicken before you rub the chicken with the dry rub. Bake them in the oven while you laze on your couch.

Baked chicken drumsticks served with a side of BBQ dipping sauce.

How To Make Dry Rub

Homemade dry rub chicken.

I have the best DIY homemade dry rub recipe ever. It calls for only 7 ingredients and you can make your own dry rub for chicken, ribs, steaks, pork, turkey and meats. Click here to check out my dry rub recipe.


How To Make Juicy Baked Chicken

Juicy ad moist baked chicken with dry rub spices.
  • For this dry rub chicken recipe, I baked them in the oven at 375F for 30 minutes.
  • Some chicken legs are larger and it may take 35 – 40 minutes to cook through. I always buy organic chicken, as the chicken drumsticks are smaller and the meat is juicier and more tender.
  • Brush the chicken with a bit of olive oil at 20 minutes mark. This will keep the skin moist with a glistening sheen.
  • Do not over cook the chicken, they are already dead! Check for doneness at 30 minutes mark. Cut a slit on the meat to check the inside of the chicken. If it’s still bloody, baked for another 5 or 10 minutes.

Dipping Sauce And Side Dishes For Baked Chicken

Dry rub baked chicken, ready to serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 329 calories per serving.

Oven baked chicken drumstick with dry rub dipped into BBQ sauce.

What To Serve With Dry Rub Baked Chicken

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4.62 from 13 votes

Dry Rub Baked Chicken

Dry Rub Baked Chicken – the easiest and quickest oven-baked chicken drumsticks. Just coat the chicken with dry rub, salt and dinner is done. Prep time is only 10 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 2 lbs (1kg) chicken drumsticks
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons meat dry rub
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Rinse the chicken drumsticks with cold water, drain and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the dry rub generously onto the skin and meat of the drumsticks.
  • Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven. At 20 minutes mark, take the chicken out and brush the chicken with olive oil. Turn the chicken drumsticks to the other side and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Check doneness of the chicken by cutting a slit through the meat. If the meat is not cooked through, bake for another 5-10 minutes. Serve the chicken with BBQ sauce.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 4people, Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 209mg, Sodium: 773mg, Potassium: 575mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 210IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 51mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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25 Comments

  1. Robert Fox says:

    how about adding breast & thighs to this – cooking times?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Just add 5-10 minutes baking time.

  2. Tyler says:

    Question: in your dry rub recipe you already mention salt, so if I were to use that should I omit the salt on the chicken since I imagine you might end up oversalting it?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Yes, you can omit the salt if you like. Actually it should be OK as the dry rub is not too salty.

      1. Tyler says:

        5 stars
        Just made it today with the dry rub recipe from your website, turned out great! Question though, it was tasty but it didn’t get as brown as in your photos. I’m using a convection oven and place it in the middle rack, would the top be better?

        1. Rasa Malaysia says:

          Hi Tyler, awesome, I am so happy that you tried my dry rub recipe and also this dry rub baked chicken recipe. I am not familiar with convection oven but yes you can try baking at the top. I did bake mine at the top rack. :)

  3. Michael Guidry says:

    5 stars
    Most food safety experts frown on rinsing poultry, beef, and similar products. Doing so increases the risk of multiplying and spreading bacteria.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      I am Asian, I was raised outside of the USA and to rinse meat before cooking, as who knows what the meat comes in contact with. Never has any issues.

  4. Jen says:

    Looks good! Can you post the dry rub mix recipe, please?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      I will post the recipe very soon!

  5. david says:

    5 stars
    Well, that’s pretty tasty.
    Thanksfor website.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thank you!

  6. n2911nlv says:

    I like the new website design. Looking forward to more great recipes, suggested ingredients and techniques.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome, I am glad you like the design and information I shared.

  7. sheenam | thetwincookingproject.net says:

    5 stars
    Oh this looks absolutely yummy! Your new website looks great!! Subscribed to receive more amazing recipes :)

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome!!!

  8. Luzviminda says:

    Recipe sounds good. But what is the dry rub recipe?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      I will share the dry rub recipe in a new post soon. :)

  9. Rachel says:

    Hi Bee,
    It looks delicious! I might have missed it but what do you put in your dry rub?
    Thanks

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Rachel, I bought dry rub from the store. You can buy any brands of BBQ rub or seasonings or ribs rub.

  10. johan says:

    Thanks for website.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks for your support!!!