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Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Delicious and easy to make, these Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks are perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 drumsticks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks about 2 lbs
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh herbs optional: rosemary or thyme

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare a baking dish by spraying it with nonstick spray or lining it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, toss chicken drumsticks with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange drumsticks in a single layer in the baking dish without overcrowding.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 20g

Notes

To customize, add chili powder for heat or honey for sweetness to the chicken spices. Let the chicken rest after cooking for optimal flavor.

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