Baked Chicken Drumsticks
October 19, 2023 • 0 comments
A simple everyday recipe for baked chicken drumsticks often. Simply coat the chicken with olive oil and spices, then bake.
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- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- (2 lbs.) Chicken Drumsticks
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ tsp of any other salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the parchment.
- Make the seasoning paste: In a medium bowl, use a fork or a spatula to mix the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Using a pastry brush or your hands, coat the chicken pieces with the seasoning paste.
- Bake the drumsticks uncovered until their internal temperature, measured with an instant-read thermometer and not touching a bone, reaches 165°F, about 40 minutes.
- Baste the drumsticks with the pan juices using a clean pastry brush. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Check on the drumsticks after the first 30 minutes. If they seem to be darkening too fast on top, loosely cover them with foil and keep cooking until they are cooked through.
- Chicken should be fully cooked. It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F when measured with an instant-read thermometer, not touching the bone.
- You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, covered, in the microwave at 50% power. Or enjoy them cold!
Recipe from: healthyrecipeblogs.com
