Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks

⏳ Time

1 hour

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

A foolproof recipe for those who need something quick, simple, and delicious: in just half an hour, you'll have baked chicken in a cheerful golden color that will warm you up in any cold weather thanks to an abundance of spices. The most surprising part is that before placing them in the oven, the chicken drumsticks don't even need to be fried; just rub them with a mixture of paprika, garlic, pepper, and lemon zest. This harmonious blend of aromas gives even the most ordinary broiler a gastronomic twist.

Ingredients

Chicken Drumstick - 6 pieces
Olive Oil - 1 fl oz
Paprika - 1 tablespoon
Ground Dried Garlic - ½ spoons
Citrus Zest Mix - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Salt - ½ spoons

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine all the spices with olive oil.

Step 3

Add the chicken drumsticks to the spice mixture. Mix them well by hand to ensure the meat is evenly coated with the spice blend.

Step 4

Transfer the drumsticks to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them.

Step 5

Place the drumsticks in an oven preheated to 392°F (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 25–30 minutes. To check for doneness, pierce the meat with a knife at the thickest part; clear juices should run out. However, it's better to use a thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the meat has reached 167°F (165 degrees Fahrenheit).