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Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Enjoy flavorful Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks, perfect for quick weeknight dinners, made with simple ingredients in just 50 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 drumsticks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks skin-on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry and drizzle with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, mix honey (or brown sugar) and soy sauce until well combined.
  4. Coat the seasoned drumsticks thoroughly in the sauce.
  5. Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 23g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping honey for maple syrup or soy sauce for coconut aminos for different flavor profiles.

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