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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the chicken rub. Rub the mixture all over the chicken drumsticks.
- 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.
- 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