Easy Marinated Baked Chicken Drumsticks
A super easy marinade for chicken drumsticks. The chicken is crispy and juicy every time! A great recipe for any weeknight, family gathering, tailgating, etc!
Servings 5 servings
Calories 218kcal
Equipment
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Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon honey Note 1
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Chicken Drumsticks
- 10 medium chicken drumsticks, skin removed Note 2
- cooking spray
Instructions
How to make Chicken Drumstick Marinade
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, Worcestershire Sauce, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper. Add salt to your preference.
- Pour the marinade into a large storage bag along with the drumsticks. Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
How to bake chicken drumsticks
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Remove chicken from the marinade, pat dry. Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in center rack of oven for 20 minutes. Turn chicken and bake another 20-25 minutes. Internal temperature of chicken should be 165°F when cooked through.
Notes
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Note 1: If Keto or Low-carb, use a low-carb sweetener instead of honey, such as stevia or monk fruit.
Note 2: If you prefer to leave the skin on, it is a personal preference. The nutritional values do not include the skin on the chicken drumsticks.
Tips:
I am not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes
- Chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature is 165°F.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
- Pat chicken dry before baking.
- Bake at 425F°F to ensure a nice crispy skin on the chicken.
- Turn the chicken over after about 20 minutes in the oven which will ensure great color to the chicken.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg