Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Learn how to make the most delicious oven baked chicken drumsticks with crispy skin and juicy meat. This inexpensive and easy dinner is perfect for the whole family to enjoy on any day of the week.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 small bowl
- 1 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano or dried parsley, thyme or rosemary
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar dark or light
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line baking pan with parchment paper. Pat dry chicken drumsticks with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder , ½ teaspoon ground coriander , ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- In a large bowl, add 6-8 chicken drumsticks, 2 tablespoons olive oil and the seasoning mix. Massage with hands to evenly coat the chicken with oil and spices.
- Place seasoned chicken drumsticks on a prepared baking pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes without flipping. The internal temperature should reach at least 175℉.
- Once ready, take them out of the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
To store: transfer cooled down chicken into air tight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
To reheat: you can reheat chicken drumsticks in the microwave, preheated oven or even in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 24gFat: 14.7gSodium: 453mgSugar: 2.2g
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