Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine water, salt, and corn starch. Add chicken, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes, but no longer than an hour.

Step 2

Set wire rack in an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and coat with vegetable oil spray.

Step 3

Move oven rack to middle position and preheat to 425 ° F.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the brine and place the chicken on a clean cutting board. Quickly dry chicken with pieces of paper towel.

Step 6

Cover the chicken pieces with the rub and transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Use tongs to turn the chicken over and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 ° F.

Step 8

Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler and heat broiler. Broil chicken until lightly charred, about 5-10 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through broiling.

Step 9

Brush chicken with one-third of sauce and continue to broil until lightly charred, about 5 minutes, flipping and brushing chicken with more sauce halfway through broiling. Brush chicken with remaining sauce. Serve.