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Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (4 flavors!)

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40-45 mins
  • Total Time: 50-55 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks come in 4 delicious flavors and are perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. The chicken is coated in a tasty chicken rub and baked to perfection for a crispy and juicy dish.


Ingredients

Scale

  • 10 chicken drumsticks
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • Basic Chicken Rub:
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the chicken rub. Rub the mixture all over the chicken drumsticks.
  3. Bake: Place the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  4. Optional: Melt the butter and brush it over the cooked chicken drumsticks for added flavor.

Notes

  • You can customize the flavors by using different seasonings for the chicken rub.
  • Feel free to marinate the chicken drumsticks in the rub for a few hours or overnight for even more flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drumstick
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg