Chicken Drumsticks (Baked)
Ingredients
4 4 servings (approx. 2 drumsticks each)
Scaled from 4 4 servings (approx. 2 drumsticks each)
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the parchment.
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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.
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Using a pastry brush or your hands, coat the chicken pieces with the seasoning paste.
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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.
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Baste the drumsticks with the pan juices using a clean pastry brush.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 291 |
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| Fat | 19 |
| Saturated fat | 4 |
| Trans fat | 0 |
| Unsaturated fat | 15 |
| Cholesterol | 95 |
| Sodium | 360 |
| Carbohydrates | 1 |
| Fiber | 0.5 |
| Sugar | 0 |
| Protein | 29 |