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Marinated Chicken Drumsticks

Nataliia
These marinated chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is pull-apart tender. You will need only a few ingredients to make this rich and tangy chicken marinade for the best chicken drumsticks ever.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 376 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 Baking pan
  • 1 Measuring Cup
  • 1 set of measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 8)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil to grease the parchment paper
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add yogurt, lemon juice, salt, herbs, and spices. Pat dry the drumsticks and add them to the prepared marinade. Massage to distribute the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the meat for at leas 30-60 minutes.
    1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 8)
  • Line parchment paper over the baking pan. Spread a thin layer of olive oil on top. Preheat oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, arrange marinated chicken legs on a prepared pan. Let them sit for 15 minutes to bring them to room temperature.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes flipping the legs halfway through until the juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Notes

  • you can use this marinade for legs, thighs or wings.
  • you can use sour cream instead of yogurt.
  • great for baking, air frying or grilling.
  • marinade the chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • serving size is 2 legs per 1 person.
  • the nutrition data is for information purposes only.

Nutrition

Serving: 2legsCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 1.1gProtein: 47.2gFat: 21.2gSaturated Fat: 5.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.8gSodium: 653mgSugar: 1g
Keyword baked chicken legs, marinated chicken drumsticks
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