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Oven baked chicken legs drumsticks on a white plate next to a blue napkin.

Baked chicken drumsticks

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
This recipe for baked chicken drumsticks is the perfect quick and easy yet flavorful meal. Coated in a savory blend of herbs and spices, these drumsticks are baked in the oven to perfection, resulting in a crispy yet juicy dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're an experienced cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is simple to follow and will quickly become a family favorite. So preheat your oven and get ready to impress your guests with this delicious and hassle-free dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Lunch and Dinner
Makes 4 servings
Serving Size 2 drumsticks
Net Carbs 1 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

  • 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, (or olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425F (218C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil.
    Spraying a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Add chicken drumsticks to a large ziploc bag. Pour oil over top, and add all of the seasoning - garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried parsley, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Seal the ziploc bag.
    Top view of chicken legs drumsticks in a plastic bag covered with oil and spices.
  • Using your hands, mix the contents of the bag well. Make sure all of the chicken is coated with the seasonings.
    Top view of of mixing chicken legs drumsticks with oil and spices in ziploc plastic bag.
  • Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the baking sheet.
    Top view of chicken legs drumsticks coated with oil and spices on a baking sheet.
  • Bake drumsticks uncovered until internal temperatures reaches 165F, about 40-45 minutes. Enjoy immediately!
    Side view of baked chicken legs drumsticks on a baking sheet just out of the oven.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked chicken drumsticks
Serving Size
 
2 drumsticks
Amount per Serving
Calories
534
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
1
g
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
Fiber
 
1
g
Sugar
 
0
g
Protein
 
62
g
Fat
 
29
g
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
304
mg
Sodium
 
535
mg
Potassium
 
554
mg
16
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Vitamin A
 
47
µg
7
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Equipment

Oil sprayer for olive oil.
Oil Sprayer
Baking sheet, half sheet size made out of aluminum
Baking Sheet
Instant read thermometer
Instant Read Thermometer
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