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Oven Roasted Chicken Drumsticks (5 Ingredients!)

This Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe is an incredibly simple, delicious and budget-friendly meal. Prepare to indulge in a handheld protein favorite that is sure to delight all your senses!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 398kcal

Ingredients
 

Chicken

  • 3-3 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons butter or garlic butter cubed
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 14.5 ounce can chicken broth

Instructions

Chicken

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • To a 13x9-inch pan, add drumsticks, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together broth and flour. Pour over the chicken.
  • Toss everything until coated well. Situate the drumsticks in a single layer.
  • Distribute the butter slices evenly on top. 
  • Bake 35-45 minutes, flipping half-way through. Broil 1-2 minutes. Ensure an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.  Spoon the pan juices on top of the legs. Serve with additional pan juices on the side for dipping, if desired.

Notes

    • Cuts of Chicken: You can substitute bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, chicken breasts or chicken wings and use the same recipe. The baking time to reach the minimum safe internal temperature of 165°F will vary to based on the cut.
    • Skin vs. No Skin: The chicken skin adds to the juiciness and moisture of this dish. However, if you prefer skinless/boneless, you can use substitute the drumsticks with boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs. Make sure they’re not thicker than 1/2-3/4 inch. Adjust the baking temperature to 400°F and adjust the cook time to 25-35 minutes. Ensure an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
    • Seasoning Blend: The seasoning opportunities for this chicken are endless. Get creative with the flavors you love. Some other seasonings I use are cayenne pepper, regular paprika, lemon juice, brown sugar, ranch, Asian, masala, oregano, taco, cumin, rosemary, etc.
Storage Tips:
For the Fridge: Leftover oven baked chicken drumsticks can be stored in an airtight container the refrigerator up to 3-4 days.
For the Freezer: If you want to extend the storage life, store in the freezer in an air-tight container up to 3 months. When ready to consume, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the oven, on the stovetop, microwave or in the air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2legs | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1586IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
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