Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Brown-Sugar BBQ Chicken Drumettes 3.4 (501) 17 Reviews Chicken drumettes are smothered in a mouthwatering barbecue sauce made from scratch. By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 23, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 For a simple meal that will please even finicky eaters, make this recipe for chicken drumettes. It features an easy six-ingredient barbecue sauce that proves homemade condiments will always steal the show. If you prefer less-sweet sauces, you're welcome to use less brown sugar or add spicier ingredients like sriracha or chili powder for an extra kick. To serve this kid-friendly chicken recipe as a meal, pair it with creamy mac and cheese or potato salad. Drumettes also play well with popular party appetizers (think onion rings and crudites), earning them a spot at your next potluck. Enjoy the drumettes alone or dip them in homemade ranch dressing for the perfect balance of flavors. How to Cut Chicken Wings Into Flats and Drumettes What Is a Chicken Drumette? A chicken drumette is the meaty upper section of a chicken wing. It attaches to the body of the chicken. It looks like a mini drumstick (thus the name "drumette") and are just the right size for kids to nibble on. Ingredients 2 cups ketchup 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 pounds chicken drumettes, patted dry Directions Make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Set aside 1 cup sauce for tossing raw chicken; use rest for baked chicken. Preheat oven and prepare sheets: Preheat oven to 450°F, with racks in upper and lower thirds; line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Prepare drumettes: Divide drumettes between baking sheets, and toss with reserved 1 cup sauce. Bake: Bake chicken until opaque throughout, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating sheets and tossing chicken halfway through. Toss with sauce and serve: Toss baked drumettes with 1/2 cup sauce, and serve with remaining sauce on the side. Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes Double Up on the Sauce Make a big batch of this easy stir-together barbecue sauce (double the recipe) and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Having it on hand is an easy route to a delicious chicken dinner. Try These Other Tasty Chicken Recipes: Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings Korean Fried Chicken Wings Barbecued Chicken Drumsticks Breaded Chicken Breasts Crispy Chicken Tacos Originally appeared: Everyday Food, June 2008 Rate It PRINT Updated by Kirsten Nunez Kirsten Nunez Kirsten Nunez is a writer who focuses on food, health, nutrition, and DIY. She has a master's degree in nutrition, and has been writing professionally for nearly 10 years for digital and print publications, such as Martha Stewart, Shape, Real Simple, Healthline, and SELF. She also creates original recipes, which have appeared on product packaging in stores.