Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

A platter showing baked chicken drumsticks, garnished with parsley.

Crispy, flavorful chicken drumsticks baked in the oven for an easy weeknight meal. They're thoroughly coated with lots of spices then lined up on a baking sheet to bake for 40 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Fusion

Keyword Baked chicken drumsticks

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Marinade time 30

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 361kcal

Author Sonila

Equipment

Ingredients

12 chicken drumsticks usually 3 packages of 4
⅓ cup olive oil
1 lemon juice and zest
3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp coarse sea salt
0.5 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp za'atar
1 tbsp parsley dry parsley
1 tbsp oregano dry oregano
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley for garnish

Instructions

Once thawed properly add chicken drumsticks on a medium glass bowl.
Add olive oil over all the drumsticks. Then add the juice and zest of 1 lemon.
Press the garlic cloves and add them over the drumsticks.
Continue adding all the seasonings: salt, pepper, za'atar, parsley, oregano, paprika. Use the slotted spoon to mix thoroughly. Cover with a plastic wrap and let the chicken drumsticks marinate in the refrigerator.
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place the drumsticks on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use the slotted spoon to pick them from the bowl and add them one by one on the baking sheet.
Bake for about 40 minutes (internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F for safety). If you like the skin of the drumsticks to be crispy, then bake for 35 minutes and broil for 5 minutes. Let the drumsticks cool off for few minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for few days in the refrigerator. Warm up in the microwave or a toaster oven for best results.
Use dips or sauces to enhance the flavors as desired.
Serve these drumsticks with salad, rice, potatoes, dips and sauces for a complete meal.

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