Description
A delicious and aromatic dish featuring herb-marinated chicken drumsticks, perfectly roasted to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken drumsticks in a large bowl or zip-lock bag. Pour the marinade over the drumsticks and massage it into the chicken, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for better flavor.
- Arrange Drumsticks: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Arrange the marinated drumsticks on the sheet, ensuring they are not touching. Place lemon slices over and around the drumsticks.
- Roast Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the drumsticks are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the drumsticks for an additional 3-5 minutes after roasting.
- Pair the dish with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste; add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Use bone-in and skin-on drumsticks for more flavor and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg